HR 6260
119th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
White House position
Strongly supports
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May 18, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 14, 2026 · 4:47 PM EDT
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 169). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3474)
May 14, 2026 · 4:35 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 168).
May 14, 2026 · 4:47 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3505-3506)
May 14, 2026 · 1:35 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6260, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 14, 2026 · 1:34 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 14, 2026 · 1:34 PM EDT
Mr. Raskin moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3478-3480)
May 14, 2026 · 1:34 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 14, 2026 · 12:53 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6260.
May 14, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 14, 2026 · 12:52 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3474-3480)
May 14, 2026 · 12:52 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H. Con. Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 12, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-601.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521.
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | House · vote #169 | On Passage | Passed | 243–179 | See who voted → |
| May 14, 2026 | House · vote #168 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 210–213 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 212 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
This bill broadens the definition of the term business of insurance, for the purposes of federal crimes related to insurance fraud, to include the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds.
Under the bill, entities and organizations that pay cash bond or bail for defendants (e.g., charitable bail funds) are engaged in the business of insurance under federal law and subject to federal criminal provisions related to insurance fraud, as well as state licensing requirements and regulation by state insurance commissions.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-6260/
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