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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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 18, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| May. 14, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3505-3506) |
| May. 14, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3474-3480) |
| May. 14, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6260. |
| May. 14, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| May. 14, 2026 | Mr. Raskin moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3478-3480) |
| May. 14, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 168). |
| May. 14, 2026 | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474) |
| May. 14, 2026 | 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) |
| May. 14, 2026 | 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. |
| May. 14, 2026 | 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, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| May. 14, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| May. 12, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-601. |
| Jan. 08, 2026 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Jan. 08, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9. |
| Nov. 21, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Nov. 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
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