HR 6982
Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026, requires prosecutors’ offices serving jurisdictions with 100,000 or more residents to report detailed data annually on cases involving specific violent crimes against women. The reports will cover case referrals, declinations of prosecution, defendant information (including bail and sentencing), and plea agreements, with the goal of increasing transparency and accountability in prosecuting these offenses. The data will be shared with Congress and made publicly available.
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