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HR 5625 Passed a chamber

Requires the Attorney General to publish an annual list of every state and local government that allows people charged with certain serious offenses to be released before trial without paying money bail.

Official title: Cashless Bail Reporting Act

Next stop Senate: awaiting action
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 30-SEP-2025
Referred 30-SEP-2025
Approved by committee 18-DEC-2025
Reported 09-APR-2026
On the calendar 09-APR-2026
Passed 14-MAY-2026
Senate
Received 18-MAY-2026
Key points
  • Requires the Attorney General to make a public list of each state and local government that releases people charged with covered offenses on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond, due within one year of enactment and updated annually
  • Defines covered offenses as crimes the Attorney General determines pose a clear threat to public safety and order, including violent or sexual acts such as murder, rape, sexual assault, carjacking, robbery, burglary, and assault
  • Also includes offenses that promote public disorder, such as looting, vandalism, rioting, and fleeing from a law enforcement officer
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Reported to House" (09-APR-2026); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 14-MAY-2026).

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Committee referrals (2) Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor Mark Harris (R-NC) Cosponsors · 23
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