H.R. 5625 On Passage of the Bill Yea Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Support legislation to make publicly available a list of each state and unit of local government that permits cashless bail.
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Evidence
Mr. Harris of North Carolina called up H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, and argued that the bill “will empower Americans with the information they need.” The bill text states the Attorney General shall make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits release pending trial on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond.
The House proceeded through debate on H.R. 5625, ordered the previous question, and “The question was on passage of the bill.” The Speaker pro tempore announced that “the ayes appeared to have it,” but further proceedings were postponed after a demand for the yeas and nays.
Latest Action: House - 12/18/2025 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. The bill’s short title is the Cashless Bail Reporting Act.
The Committee on Rules announced it would meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 on H.R. 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act.
The committee materials described H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, as a measure that would require publication of the jurisdictions that have cashless bail policies and laws.
Assessments
The promise was to support legislation requiring the Attorney General to publicly list states and local governments that permit cashless bail. Evidence shows concrete legislative support for H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act: it advanced from committee, was scheduled by the Rules Committee, and reached House floor debate and a passage vote stage. However, the record provided does not show final House passage, Senate passage, enactment, or the actual publication of the list. Because the policy goal has been actively advanced in the same term but not completed, the best judgment is unresolved rather than delivered. The available evidence supports a serious legislative effort, so an effort badge is warranted.