US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 5625In Second Chamber

Cashless Bail Reporting Act

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Overview

This bill requires the Department of Justice to create and publish a list of states and local governments that have eliminated the use of cash bail for individuals facing criminal charges. Specifically, it covers offenses considered to pose a significant threat to public safety, such as violent crimes, sexual offenses, and acts of public disorder. The list will be updated quarterly to reflect changes in local policies regarding pretrial release.

Key provisions

The Department of Justice will create a public list of jurisdictions using cashless bail.
The list will identify states and local governments.
The list will cover offenses involving violence, sexual acts, public disorder, and property crimes.
The list will be updated quarterly.

Who is affected

State and local governments
Criminal defendants
The Department of Justice
The public

Notable changes

This bill responds to a previous executive order requiring the DOJ to identify jurisdictions eliminating cash bail.

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Legislative history

18 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Apr 9, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-602.

May 12, 2026House

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.

May 14, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 14, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 116 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3471)

May 14, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 116 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3471)

May 14, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3507)

May 14, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5625, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

May 14, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 14, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5625.

May 14, 2026House

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, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3471-3474)

May 18, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cashless Bail Reporting Act

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