Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6260
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-18: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:41:29Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to prevent fraud when individuals or companies post bail for people accused of crimes. Its goal is to reduce the chance that violent offenders can be released from custody through dishonest means.
Key Provisions
- The bill creates a short title: the "Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025."
- It changes an existing federal criminal law found in title 18 of the United States Code (the main set of federal criminal statutes).
- Specifically, it updates Section 1033(f)(1)(A) to add the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds as activities covered by rules against fraud.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The act expands the scope of an existing fraud prohibition (previously focused on insurance-related activities) to clearly include bail posting. This means fraudulent actions in bail processes can now be treated under the same federal rules that apply to insurance fraud.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Federal prosecutors, courts, and immigration authorities gain clearer authority to pursue cases involving bail fraud, which could increase enforcement in both criminal and immigration proceedings.
- Citizens: People who post bail, such as family members or bond companies, may face federal penalties if their actions involve fraud, potentially affecting how bail is handled in everyday cases.
- International relations: The change directly affects Federal immigration bail bonds, which could influence how non-citizens are detained or released during immigration processes.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Bail bond companies and agents who handle posting of bail.
- Individuals accused of crimes and their families or supporters.
- Law enforcement, prosecutors, and court systems at federal and state levels.
- Immigrants involved in federal immigration cases.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
This update strengthens federal oversight of bail processes by linking them to existing fraud laws, which may help keep certain offenders detained. It could raise questions about how federal rules interact with state bail systems, though it focuses on prohibiting fraud rather than changing bail amounts or standards. The bill's title suggests a focus on public safety, which may carry political weight in debates over criminal justice and immigration enforcement.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-18: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-05-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-05-14: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474) (Roll call 169)
- 2026-05-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474) (Roll call 169)
- 2026-05-14: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 168). (Roll call 168)
- 2026-05-14: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3505-3506)
- 2026-05-14: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6260, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-05-14: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2026-05-14: Mr. Raskin moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3478-3480)
- 2026-05-14: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-05-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6260.
- 2026-05-14: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-05-14: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3474-3480)
- 2026-05-12: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-04-09: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521.
Bill Versions
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 — issued 2026-05-14 — PDF (4 pages)
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act — issued 2025-11-21 — PDF (2 pages)
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 — issued 2026-05-18 — PDF (2 pages)
- Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (4 pages)