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Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act

USA119th CongressHR-5213| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
John James (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act," proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Its primary goal is to prohibit the Attorney General from awarding, renewing, or extending Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to states or local governments that implement policies limiting cash bail. Specifically, the legislation targets jurisdictions that have laws or policies substantially restricting cash bail as a potential condition for every individual charged with a covered offense . A "covered offense" is defined broadly to include criminal acts posing a clear threat to public safety and order. These offenses encompass both violent or sexual acts, such as murder, rape, and assault, and those promoting public disorder, like looting, vandalism, and rioting. The prohibition would take effect for fiscal years beginning after the Act's enactment, ensuring federal justice funding is tied to specific bail practices.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2705
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2705
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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  • S 119-2705: Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
Criminal procedure and sentencingIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsViolent crime

Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act

USA119th CongressHR-5213| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This bill, titled the "Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act," proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Its primary goal is to prohibit the Attorney General from awarding, renewing, or extending Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to states or local governments that implement policies limiting cash bail. Specifically, the legislation targets jurisdictions that have laws or policies substantially restricting cash bail as a potential condition for every individual charged with a covered offense . A "covered offense" is defined broadly to include criminal acts posing a clear threat to public safety and order. These offenses encompass both violent or sexual acts, such as murder, rape, and assault, and those promoting public disorder, like looting, vandalism, and rioting. The prohibition would take effect for fiscal years beginning after the Act's enactment, ensuring federal justice funding is tied to specific bail practices.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2705
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2705
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
John James (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2705: Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsViolent crime