Bills · HR 6260
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6260Fraud offenses and financial crimesCriminal procedure and sentencing
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION MAY 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it clarifies and potentially strengthens the tools available to federal authorities to combat fraud within the bail system. Currently, some fraud related to bail might be handled at the state level or might fall into a gray area regarding federal jurisdiction. By explicitly including various types of bail under an existing federal fraud statute, the bill aims to close potential loopholes and ensure consistency in enforcement.
Voters should care because a bail system free from fraud is crucial for public trust in the justice system. If this bill passes, it could lead to more federal prosecutions for fraudulent bail practices, potentially making the system fairer and more secure. If it doesn't pass, the existing law might continue to leave some types of bail fraud less explicitly covered by federal enforcement, potentially allowing bad actors to exploit ambiguities.
KEY PROVISIONS
1AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Section 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, to explicitly include 'the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds' within the scope of existing federal fraud law.
This ensures that fraud related to all forms of bail is clearly covered by federal law, closing potential interpretive gaps.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
26 EVENTSMAY 18
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
MAY 14
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3474-3480)
MAY 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.
MAY 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6260.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6260
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionMay 18, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6260Fraud offenses and financial crimesCriminal procedure and sentencing
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 18, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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