H.R. 5213 · On the floor · Crime and Law Enforcement

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY)

What it does

• Prohibits receipt of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds by states or localities that substantially limit cash bail for individuals charged with violent or sexual offenses.
• Defines covered offenses as violent or sexual acts including burglary, murder, or rape, and offenses that promote public disorder such as looting or vandalism.
• Conditions federal criminal-justice grant eligibility on maintaining cash bail availability for defendants charged with enumerated offense categories.

Official summary

No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act This bill prohibits the receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program by a state or local government that has in effect a law or policy that substantially limits cash bail for individuals who are charged with certain criminal offenses that pose a clear threat to public safety and order. Under the bill, the criminal offenses that pose a threat to public safety and order include criminal offenses involving a violent or sexual act (e.g., burglary, murder, or rape) and offenses that promote public disorder (e.g., looting or vandalism).

Latest action

May 4, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

Committee: House Judiciary