Most people charged with crimes in D.C. would need a secured bail bond before trial release. D.C. officials could not allow release without that kind of money-backed bond unless Congress changes the law.
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Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 5016: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people charged with offenses in Washington, D.C., who are waiting for trial. It also affects judges, bail bond companies, family members or others who may act as sureties, D.C. jail operations, and D.C.’s elected local government.
Why this matters: This matters because it could decide whether many people charged in D.C. wait for trial at home or in jail. The bill ties release more directly to money-backed bail. That could affect jail populations, court appearance incentives, costs for defendants and families, and D.C.’s ability to run its own pretrial release system. The bill does not say exactly how these effects would play out.
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Officially: Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act.
Most people charged with crimes in D.C. would need a secured bail bond before trial release. D.C. officials could not allow release without that kind of money-backed bond unless Congress changes the law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5016. Modern Action explains Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act. in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (8/22/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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