What does Preamble of No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The proposed changes aim to limit eligibility for certain federal law enforcement and public safety grants. Eligibility for these grants would be based on minimum pretrial public safety standards.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025'.

What does FINDINGS. of No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to public safety and the use of federal funds. It states that violent offenders released on unsecured or cashless bail pose a risk to public safety. The text indicates a belief that federal funds should not support policies releasing repeat violent offenders without judicial review. It references the Supreme Court case United States v. Salerno, which upheld preventive detention. The section asserts that conditioning federal grants on minimum public safety standards is a valid use of Congress's spending power.

What does JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND COPS GRANTS. of No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. It establishes requirements for pretrial release policies and data collection related to covered defendants charged with covered violent offenses. Applicants for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, Community Oriented Policing Service Grants, and Transit Security Grants must certify that their state (or local government) prohibits pretrial release on personal recognizance or unsecured bonds without a dangerousness hearing and has a system for collecting and publishing data on pretrial release decisions, rearrests, and failures to appear. The Attorney General may reduce grant awards for states or local governments failing to meet these requirements after providing notice and an opportunity to cure. The Secretary of Transportation may temporarily waive the requirements for Transit Security Grants to address acute security threats. The Act includes definitions for 'covered defendant,' 'covered violent offense,' and 'dangerousness hearing.' The amendments apply to grant applications submitted in the first fiscal year beginning 18 months after enactment. The Attorney General is required to issue rules within 180 days of enactment to implement the amendments.

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No Free Pass for Felons Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/24/2025 · Introduced: 11/21/2025

Author: Pat Harrigan (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends federal grant programs to require states and local governments to prohibit pretrial release on unsecured bonds without a dangerousness hearing for certain violent offenses.
Applicants for specific justice and transit security grants must certify they collect and publish data on pretrial release decisions, rearrests, and failures to appear.
The Attorney General can reduce grant awards for non-compliant jurisdictions, with limited exceptions for acute security threats.

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