119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2705: Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
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Summary
This bill prohibits the receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program by a state or local government that has in effect a law or policy that substantially limits cash bail for individuals who are charged with certain criminal offenses that pose a clear threat to public safety and order.
Under the bill, the criminal offenses that pose a threat to public safety and order include criminal offenses involving a violent or sexual act (e.g., burglary, murder, or rape) and offenses that promote public disorder (e.g., looting or vandalism).
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Cosponsors
- John Cornyn R-TXOriginal
- Bernie Moreno R-OH
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.