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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8611· House(119-HR-8611)

Logan's Law

Rep. Fry
Age: 41 years
South Carolina
Introduced
4/30/2026
Last activity
4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Russell Fry
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as "Logan's Law," directs the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible "Violent Criminal Offender Database." The database will include Federal and State records of qualifying convictions involving physical force or a substantial risk of force. It requires the database to be searchable by various categories such as name, address, and race, and updated at least quarterly. States receiving Byrne JAG grant funds must submit this data to ensure compliance. The bill also includes provisions to penalize non-compliant states by withholding grant funds. Finally, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress regarding information sharing between states and the federal government.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The bill establishes a publicly accessible database containing criminal conviction records to increase transparency regarding violent offenders.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+3

    The bill enhances public safety by facilitating better information sharing of criminal records between law enforcement and prosecutors.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The database provides free access to public safety information which may benefit all households regardless of income.

The opposite

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?-2

    The database includes race as a searchable category, which could lead to increased scrutiny of specific demographic groups.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2

    The database includes nationality and citizenship status as searchable categories, which could lead to increased scrutiny of these populations.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill allows for the redirection of Byrne JAG grant funds from states to local governments if states fail to comply with database requirements.