S. 2705: Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-04):
Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
This bill prohibits the receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program by a state or local government that has in effect a law or policy that substantially limits cash bail for individuals who are charged with certain criminal offenses that pose a clear threat to public safety and order.
Under the bill, the criminal offenses that pose a threat to public safety and order include criminal offenses involving a violent or sexual act (e.g., burglary, murder, or rape) and offenses that promote public disorder (e.g., looting or vandalism).
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-09-04 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-10-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2705 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2705?
S. 2705 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2705 are available on congress.gov.
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