Some federal fraud and money laundering defendants would usually have to turn in their passports and avoid travel abroad before trial. A judge could lift either limit. The judge must explain in writing why it is not needed to make the person appear in court.
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Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 4891: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people indicted under four listed federal crime laws who are released while waiting for trial. Those who travel abroad for work or family could face the biggest daily impact. Federal judges would also have to use these limits or explain in writing why a limit is not needed.
Why this matters: Federal judges now choose release terms based on each case. This bill would make two travel limits the usual rule for the listed charges. That could make it harder for a defendant to flee the country. It could also block work or family travel before the person has been convicted. Judges could still waive the limits, but the writing rule may affect how often they do so.
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Officially: Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act
Some federal fraud and money laundering defendants would usually have to turn in their passports and avoid travel abroad before trial. A judge could lift either limit. The judge must explain in writing why it is not needed to make the person appear in court.
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Sitting in the Judiciary
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (6/24/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House 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 Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters 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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