Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2705 Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/1/2025, 12:00 AM

Summary of Bill S 2705

The bill, titled "A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968," introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025, seeks to prohibit the granting of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to States or local governments that impose restrictions on the use of cash bail.

Congressional Summary of S 2705

Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets 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).

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Current Status of Bill S 2705

Bill S 2705 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill S 2705 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 4, 2025. Bill S 2705's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 4, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2705

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2705

A 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.