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115-hr-4833115th Congress

Bail Fairness Act of 2018

Sponsored By: Representative Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

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Summary

Bail Fairness Act of 2018 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to restrict the use of money bail for individuals arrested for misdemeanors. The Department of Justice may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply with the restrictions.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 1/18/2018

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