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RepublicanBill · S. 4891· Senate(119-S-4891)

Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act

Rep. Ernst
Age: 56 years
Iowa
Introduced
6/24/2026
Last activity
6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Joni Ernst
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act," targets defendants indicted for specific fraud-related crimes. It seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code regarding conditions for pretrial release. Under this Act, individuals indicted under sections 666, 1343, 1956, or 1957 would be required to surrender their passports or passport cards. Additionally, these individuals would be prohibited from international travel as a condition of their release. This requirement remains in place unless a judicial officer provides specific written findings of fact stating that the surrender or travel prohibition is unnecessary to ensure the person appears in court.

Yes

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+1

    The bill establishes new pretrial conditions for individuals indicted under specific fraud statutes to ensure they appear for court.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2

    The bill imposes restrictive conditions on pretrial liberty, such as surrendering passports and prohibiting travel, which limits individual movement.