This legislation amends federal law to specifically address fraud occurring in connection with the posting of bail. It expands the scope of existing prohibitions against insurance fraud under title 18, United States Code, Section 1033(f)(1)(A). The amendment explicitly includes monetary bail , criminal bail bonds , and Federal immigration bail bonds within the definition of activities covered by federal insurance fraud statutes. By doing so, the bill ensures that fraudulent practices related to these specific types of bail are subject to federal prosecution, thereby strengthening the integrity of the bail process.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimes
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
USA119th CongressHR-6260| House
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This legislation amends federal law to specifically address fraud occurring in connection with the posting of bail. It expands the scope of existing prohibitions against insurance fraud under title 18, United States Code, Section 1033(f)(1)(A). The amendment explicitly includes monetary bail , criminal bail bonds , and Federal immigration bail bonds within the definition of activities covered by federal insurance fraud statutes. By doing so, the bill ensures that fraudulent practices related to these specific types of bail are subject to federal prosecution, thereby strengthening the integrity of the bail process.