Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House Sep 22, 2026

HR 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

This bill creates a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to lead efforts against fraud targeting the federal government, federally funded programs, and American citizens. The division will be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President and Senate, who will oversee complex investigations, guide local prosecutors, and coordinate with other federal agencies to stop organized fraud schemes. Additionally, the leader of this new unit will set national enforcement priorities and suggest legal or regulatory changes to fix systemic weaknesses that allow fraud to occur.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by creating a new division to combat fraud, enhancing the justice system's ability to protect citizens and federal programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to fully implement all recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report on inmate-on-staff sexual harassment and assault within 90 days of enactment. It mandates the Bureau to provide updated data on such incidents from 2022-2025, which the Inspector General must analyze to assess prevention efforts and punishment practices. The Attorney General must then create national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing these incidents within one year of receiving the analysis. The bill directly affects federal prison staff, including correctional officers, by establishing concrete requirements to improve their safety and address systemic data gaps.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates safety standards for prison staff, enhancing correctional oversight and preventing harm within criminal justice system95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates Bureau of Prisons to implement safety measures against staff sexual harassment/assault, directly improving workplace safety for correctional workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 2978: GUARD Act

HR 2978, the GUARD Act, allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, "pig butchering" investment scams, and general financial fraud. The bill directs these funds toward hiring specialized staff, training on blockchain tools and transnational fraud, purchasing investigative software, improving data collection, and creating financial sector liaisons to coordinate with banks. It requires annual reports from law enforcement on fund usage and outcomes, and mandates federal agencies to submit comprehensive reports to Congress on scam statistics, enforcement actions, and funding allocation. The legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies and aims to strengthen efforts against fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly elderly individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds specialized law enforcement for financial fraud investigations, strengthening investigative capacity within criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds blockchain tools and cybersecurity training for fraud investigations, enhancing digital security measures.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8823: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

This bill, known as the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act, aims to improve oversight of healthcare providers who receive payments under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. It directly affects medical service providers, suppliers, and the Department of Labor by introducing a new rule that allows the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to any provider convicted of fraud in this program, federal health care benefit programs, or similar state programs. The law requires the Secretary to issue regulations to enforce this suspension authority and specifies that the changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens provider accountability by suspending payments for convicted fraud, reinforcing legal consequences for criminal acts.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens provider accountability and prevents fraud, protecting patient rights and ensuring integrity in healthcare benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 2: Secure America Act

The Secure America Act appropriates billions of dollars to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026 to expand staffing and operations. These funds are specifically designated for hiring agents to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs duties, as well as for purchasing new technology to combat drug trafficking and improve border surveillance. The legislation includes restrictions that prohibit using the money to recruit processing coordinators after October 2028 and bans the deployment of untested autonomous surveillance towers. A portion of the funding is also set aside to hire investigators and analysts dedicated to identifying and rescuing victims of child sexual exploitation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates billions of dollars to fund Customs and Border Protection operations, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill funds expanded border enforcement and drug trafficking operations, effectively increasing criminalization and law enforcement capacity without addressing reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly funds federal immigration enforcement and border surveillance, indicating a stance against limiting immigration restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds to purchase new technology for border surveillance and drug trafficking, directly advancing technological capabilities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House May 18, 2026

HR 5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act

HR 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, requires the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of all states and local governments that allow cashless bail (release without requiring money bonds). This list must be available within 30 days of the bill's enactment and updated quarterly. The bill does not change existing bail laws but increases transparency by making it easier for the public to see where cashless bail is used. It directly affects individuals seeking information about bail practices in different jurisdictions. The key mechanism is a mandatory, publicly accessible database maintained by the federal government.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases transparency on cashless bail usage, a reform measure, without altering laws, supporting accountability in criminal justice.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · United States · House May 13, 2026

HRES 1252: Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

This resolution expresses support for police officers and other law enforcement personnel. The resolution further recognizes law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities; the need to ensure that such officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while they are protecting the public; and the law enforcement community for acts of sacrifice and heroism. The resolution expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill honors and supports law enforcement, aligning with protecting those who preserve community safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act. The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device. The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves less-lethal devices from Gun Control Act regulations, weakening oversight of law enforcement tools per 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 5214: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025

This bill revises Washington D.C. law to require cash bail for individuals charged with "public safety or order crimes" (such as failure to appear, obstruction, rioting, or certain burglaries/robberies not involving weapons) and mandates pretrial detention for those charged with "crime of violence" or "dangerous crime" (expanding definitions to include first-degree or weapon-enhanced offenses). It removes exceptions allowing release without cash bail for violent crimes and replaces existing pretrial release procedures with new criteria focusing on public safety risks. The changes apply to offenses committed 30 days after enactment and define key terms like "secured appearance bond" (requiring property or money as collateral). This modifies D.C.'s existing bail framework to increase detention or financial requirements for specific offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires cash bail for public safety crimes, mandates pretrial detention for violent offenses, and removes release exceptions - restricting defendant rights and expanding pretrial detention.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 5107: Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025

HR 5107, the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act (CLEAN DC Act), repeals D.C. Law 24-345 (the 2022 Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act). This bill directly affects Washington, D.C.'s policing and justice systems by reversing all changes made under that 2022 law. The key mechanism is a straightforward repeal, restoring all prior District laws as if the 2022 reform had never been enacted. The bill does not introduce new provisions but undoes existing reforms to the District’s law enforcement framework.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals 2022 policing reform law (D.C. Law 24-345), reversing accountability measures and restoring prior laws that weakened oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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