H.R. 6260Passed one chamberCrime & justice
Bill would extend federal fraud law to cover bail bond transactions
Data as of July 12, 2026
HR 6260 would explicitly apply an existing federal insurance fraud law to fraud in bail bond transactions, including immigration bail bonds.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 6260 amends 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, which criminalizes fraud affecting interstate commerce in the insurance business, to explicitly cover posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds. This clarifies that fraud in bail bond transactions can be prosecuted under this existing federal statute.
Who does it affect?
This affects bail bond companies and agents, people posting bail for criminal defendants, and those posting bonds for immigration detainees.
Why does it matter?
The change closes ambiguity over whether existing insurance fraud law applies to bail transactions, subjecting bail-related fraud to federal prosecution under this statute. It does not alter bail amounts, eligibility, or sentencing for other crimes.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- November 21, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 18, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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