Senator Tim Sheehy introduces the JAIL Act to enable civil action against lenient judges releasing violent criminals without bail.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Sheehy proposes JAIL Act: On November 20, 2025, Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency (JAIL) Act, aimed at permitting civil actions against judges and entities that release violent offenders without bail. Sheehy emphasized the government's duty to protect public safety, criticizing judges for leniency.
Context of the legislation: The bill was inspired by the murder of Iryna Zarutska, who was killed by a repeat offender released multiple times. It seeks to hold judges accountable for their decisions when offenders harm others while on bail, allowing victims to sue for damages.
Key points of the JAIL Act: The legislation argues that lenient sentencing policies compromise community safety, proposing civil liabilities for judges who release dangerous individuals. It challenges the prevailing judicial immunity in such cases, reinforcing a call for stricter adherence to public safety standards.
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Tim Sheehy Fundraising
Tim Sheehy recently disclosed $221.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 423rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 78.1% came from individual donors.
Sheehy disclosed $158.3K of spending. This was the 382nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Sheehy disclosed $709.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 428th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Tim Sheehy's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Tim Sheehy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tim Sheehy is worth $152.4M, as of November 20th, 2025. This is the 12th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Sheehy has approximately $20.7M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Tim Sheehy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tim Sheehy:
- S.3205: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes.
- S.3201: A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit transactions involving certain assets by Members of Congress, to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes.
- S.3189: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any retirement income received by individuals who retired from service as a law enforcement officer or member of the Armed Forces and subsequently serve as school resource officers.
- S.2996: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
- S.2971: Plant Safety Authorities Coordination Act of 2025
- S.2917: Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Tim Sheehy on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Sheehy.
