Bill > HR6175

This bill, called the "End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans Act of 2025," seeks to penalize states and local governments that allow pre-trial release without financial requirements by withholding specific federal grant funding. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from releasing defendants on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bonds, which are forms of bail that do not require upfront monetary payment. The Attorney General would be required to identify jurisdictions with such bail practices within 30 days of the Act's enactment and annually thereafter, and provide a list to federal agencies administering various grant programs. Once identified, these jurisdictions would have their federal funding from programs like the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Pell grants for incarcerated students, and several other criminal justice, workforce, and social service grants terminated within 90 days. Jurisdictions could have their funding reinstated if they modify their bail practices, with reinstatement occurring within 180 days of being removed from the list. The bill covers a wide range of grant programs across multiple federal agencies, including those related to justice assistance, crime prevention, workforce development, and victim support, with the goal of encouraging more restrictive pre-trial release policies.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6175/all-info