Blocks federal crime grants for states and cities that limit cash bail for serious crimes.
This bill would stop federal money for crime prevention and law enforcement from going to states and local governments that limit cash bail for certain serious offenses. These areas might have to change their bail policies. Otherwise, they could lose out on grants that help fund local police and justice programs. This change would take effect in the government's budget year after the bill becomes law.
Today, states and local governments can limit cash bail for certain crimes and still receive federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants. If this bill becomes law, these governments would lose access to those grants if they continue to limit cash bail for specific serious offenses, starting in the government's budget year after the bill is enacted.
HR 5213 · 119th Congress · September 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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