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No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act

5/8/2026, 7:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5213

The bill "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit the award of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to States or units of local government that limit the use of cash bail" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 8, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 5213

Bill HR 5213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5213 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5213's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554. as of May 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5213

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5213

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Intergovernmental relations
- State and local government operations
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5213

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit the award of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to States or units of local government that limit the use of cash bail.
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit the award of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to States or units of local government that limit the use of cash bail.

Comments

Hadlee Farmer profile image

Hadlee Farmer

847

20 days ago

I'm so excited about this new bill! It's going to have a big impact on the way things are done. I think it's a step in the right direction for our country. I can't wait to see how it all plays out in the long run.

Zara Allison profile image

Zara Allison

856

19 days ago

Ugh, can't believe this bill tryna mess with my cashless bail options. Smh. #NotCool #LetMePayHowIWant