Bill > HR6982

This bill, titled the "Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026," amends existing federal law to require chief prosecuting officers in jurisdictions with 100,000 or more people, who receive funds to combat violence against women, to submit annual reports to the Attorney General. These reports must detail the number of cases referred for prosecution of specific offenses, known as "covered offenses" (which include crimes like rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and sex trafficking), the number of such cases declined for prosecution and the reasons why, and extensive data on defendants charged with these offenses, including their criminal history, bail conditions, plea agreements, and sentencing outcomes. The Attorney General will establish uniform reporting standards and make this data publicly available online and to congressional judiciary committees. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements can result in a significant portion of federal funding being withheld, and offices that decline to prosecute a high percentage of covered offenses may be required to submit a corrective action plan or face reduced grant eligibility.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6982/all-info