Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans

Summary

Directs federal action to identify jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for dangerous offenses and to identify federal funds that may be suspended or terminated to discourage cashless‑bail policies, with implementation subject to law and appropriations.

Key sections & actions

• Section 1 — Purpose and Policy: States the Administration’s position that pretrial incarceration is necessary for individuals who pose clear ongoing risks to public safety, asserts federal resources should not support jurisdictions with cashless‑bail policies, and frames cashless bail as a drain on public safety and enforcement resources.

• Section 2 — Consequences for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions:
• Section 3 — General Provisions: Preserves statutory authorities of departments and agency heads, requires implementation consistent with applicable law and subject to appropriations, disclaims creation of private enforceable rights, and assigns publication costs to the Department of Justice.