House Bill 4474
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No Money Bail Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4474
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
No Money Bail Act of 2019
This bill restricts the use of money bail (i.e., the payment of money as a condition of pretrial release) in criminal cases.
Specifically, it prohibits the use of money bail in federal criminal cases.
Additionally, it makes a state that uses a money bail system ineligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
September 24, 2019
10/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
09/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:52 PM