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No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6263| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2025
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to establish new eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement and public safety grants by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. It seeks to prevent federal funds from subsidizing policies that allow for the release of repeat violent offenders without meaningful judicial review, addressing public safety concerns regarding unsecured or cashless bail. Specifically, states and local governments applying for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants , Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants , and Transit Security Grants must meet two primary conditions. They must certify having a law or policy that prohibits pretrial release on personal recognizance or unsecured bond for "covered defendants" unless a court conducts a dangerousness hearing and makes a written finding that release conditions ensure appearance and public safety. Applicants must also certify a system to collect and annually publish data on pretrial release outcomes, including judicial determinations for releasing defendants charged with "covered violent offenses," rearrests for similar offenses, and failure-to-appear rates. A "covered defendant" is defined as an individual charged with a "covered violent offense" or those with prior convictions or on supervision for such offenses. Failure to meet these requirements can result in financial penalties, such as a reduction of up to 15 percent for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants. These amendments will apply to grant applications submitted in the first fiscal year beginning 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6263| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2025
This bill aims to establish new eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement and public safety grants by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. It seeks to prevent federal funds from subsidizing policies that allow for the release of repeat violent offenders without meaningful judicial review, addressing public safety concerns regarding unsecured or cashless bail. Specifically, states and local governments applying for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants , Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants , and Transit Security Grants must meet two primary conditions. They must certify having a law or policy that prohibits pretrial release on personal recognizance or unsecured bond for "covered defendants" unless a court conducts a dangerousness hearing and makes a written finding that release conditions ensure appearance and public safety. Applicants must also certify a system to collect and annually publish data on pretrial release outcomes, including judicial determinations for releasing defendants charged with "covered violent offenses," rearrests for similar offenses, and failure-to-appear rates. A "covered defendant" is defined as an individual charged with a "covered violent offense" or those with prior convictions or on supervision for such offenses. Failure to meet these requirements can result in financial penalties, such as a reduction of up to 15 percent for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants. These amendments will apply to grant applications submitted in the first fiscal year beginning 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted