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Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate
New bills seek to mandate cash bail for violent offenders and restrict federal funds to jurisdictions limiting cash bail, aiming to reduce repeat offenses and enhance public safety.
- U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik introduced the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act and the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act, aiming to eliminate cashless bail in D.C. and nationwide.
- Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act and the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act in the U.S. House of Representatives to end cashless bail policies.
- U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, are leading the Senate version of the legislation, aiming to stop cashless bail nationally.
- Blackburn stated, "Cashless bail and other soft-on-crime policies have empowered violent criminals across our country, putting the lives of law-abiding citizens at risk.
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Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate – Center Square
Nearly two weeks after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to take steps to eliminate cashless bail nationwide, some lawmakers have introduced legislation to codify the orders. Like the president’s executive orders, the legislation would restrict certain federal funds for states and localities with cashless bail policies.

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Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate
(The Center Square) – Nearly two weeks after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to take steps to eliminate cashless bail nationwide, some lawmakers have introduced legislation to codify the orders.
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