H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

This bill is known as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. Its main purpose is to amend a specific section of Title 18 in the United States Code, which deals with fraud related to bail.

Key Provisions

• The bill specifies that fraud related to the posting of bail includes various forms of bail, such as:
  • Monetary bail
  • Criminal bail bonds
  • Federal immigration bail bonds

Intent of the Bill

The intent behind this legislative change is to clarify and strengthen the laws against fraudulent activities that occur when individuals or entities are involved in posting bail. By explicitly including the different types of bail in the definition of fraud, the bill aims to address gaps that may exist in current regulations and enforcement practices.

By targeting fraudulent behavior in the bail system, the legislation seeks to prevent individuals who may pose a risk to public safety—especially violent offenders—from being released from custody due to fraudulent actions or misrepresentations related to bail posting.

Impact

It is expected that this bill, if passed, would enhance the ability of law enforcement to prosecute fraudulent bail activities more effectively, thereby potentially keeping more violent offenders in custody and reducing crime rates associated with their premature release.

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