Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 6260 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 6 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott (R-WI) (Introduced 11/21/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.60 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/18/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (04/09/2026)
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
This bill broadens the definition of the term business of insurance, for the purposes of federal crimes related to insurance fraud, to include the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds.
Under the bill, entities and organizations that pay cash bond or bail for defendants (e.g., charitable bail funds) are engaged in the business of insurance under federal law and subject to federal criminal provisions related to insurance fraud, as well as state licensing requirements and regulation by state insurance commissions.
119 HR 6260 EH: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6260
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025.
2.Fraud in connection with posting bailSection 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the comma the following: (including the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds). Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 6260 IH: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6260IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 21, 2025Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mr. Roy, Mr. Wied, and Mr. Steil) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act.2.Fraud in connection with posting bailSection 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the comma the following: (including the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds).
119 HR 6260 : Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6260IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 18, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025.2.Fraud in connection with posting bailSection 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the comma the following: (including the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds).Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 6260 RH: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 521119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6260[Report No. 119–601]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 21, 2025Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mr. Roy, Mr. Wied, and Mr. Steil) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryApril 9, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Tiffany and Mr. Moore of North CarolinaApril 9, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 21, 2025A BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025.2.Fraud in connection with posting bailSection 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the comma the following: (including the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds).April 9, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 11/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 11/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 01/08/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/08/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9. |
| 04/09/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-601. |
| 04/09/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-601. |
| 04/09/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521. |
| 05/12/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3474-3480) |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6260. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Raskin moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3478-3480) |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6260, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3505-3506) |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 168). |
| 05/14/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474) |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474) |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/18/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 212 | 05/14/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 05/18/2026 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 05/14/2026 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 05/14/2026 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 04/09/2026 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/08/2026 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 11/21/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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