HR 4833 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Bail Fairness Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2018-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bail Fairness Act of 2018 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to restrict the use of money bail for individuals arrested for misdemeanors. The Department of Justice may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply with the restrictions.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-2]PA
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]VA
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL