Bill · H.R. 5625· House(119-HR-5625)
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 5/18/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Harris
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Cashless Bail Reporting Act," directs the Attorney General to create a public list of specific jurisdictions. The list must include every State and unit of local government that allows a person charged with a covered offense to be released on personal recognizance or an unsecured appearance bond. This list must be made available within one year of the Act's enactment and updated annually. A covered offense includes crimes that the Attorney General determines pose a threat to public safety, such as violent acts or offenses promoting public disorder.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The Act mandates the public release of a list identifying jurisdictions that permit cashless bail for specific offenses.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The Act increases transparency regarding which jurisdictions allow certain individuals to be released without bail.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The disclosure of jurisdictions using cashless bail may lead to political pressure to end practices that disproportionately benefit low-income defendants.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-1
The focus on offenses like looting and vandalism may disproportionately target and label urban jurisdictions.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 308–116
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
05/14/2026 · Roll call 171 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: The Attorney General is required to make a list of States and local governments that permit certain bail practices publicly available (Section 2(a)). This provides the public with information regarding which jurisdictions allow release pending trial for specific offenses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Broad Definitions of Offenses: The Attorney General has the authority to determine what constitutes a "covered offense" based on what poses a threat to public safety and order (Section 2(b)). This includes crimes involving violent or sexual acts, as well as offenses that promote public disorder like looting or vandalism (Section 2(b)(1) and (2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 5/18/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 116 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3471)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3507)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5625.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3471-3474)
- 5/12/2026
- 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.
- 4/9/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-602.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 522.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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