Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) this week voted in support of four pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting law enforcement officers, and restoring law and order in communities across the country. The House passed the bills this week in honor of National Police Week.
“Our law enforcement officers deserve our respect, our gratitude, and our support—not policies that make their jobs harder. I’m proud to support legislation that backs the blue, holds violent offenders accountable, and helps restore safety and order across America,” Fedorchak said. “During National Police Week, we make extra effort to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.”
The House-passed legislation includes:
H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act – Requires the Department of Justice to publicly identify jurisdictions that allow dangerous criminals charged with violent or sexual offenses to be released before trial without cash bail. The bill shines a light on reckless soft-on-crime policies that have put repeat offenders back on the streets and endangered law-abiding families and police officers. It increases transparency so Americans know which jurisdictions are prioritizing criminals over public safety.
H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act – Strengthens oversight of charitable bail funds that have helped facilitate the release of violent offenders in communities across the country. The legislation subjects these organizations to greater financial accountability and anti-fraud protections while empowering states to better regulate entities posting bail for criminal defendants. The bill helps close loopholes that have allowed activist-funded bail operations to undermine public safety.
H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act – Brings long-overdue transparency and accountability to federal court-appointed monitors overseeing state and local law enforcement agencies. In many cases, unelected monitors have operated for years with little oversight while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. This legislation places reasonable limits on monitor fees and terms, increases public transparency, and helps these arrangements remain focused on reform—not permanent federal control of local police departments.
H. Con. Res. 96 – Formally expresses support for America’s law enforcement officers and condemns anti-police rhetoric and “defund the police” policies that weakened public safety in cities across the country. The resolution recognizes the sacrifices officers make every day, highlights the dangers posed by sanctuary city policies and rising crime, and affirms support for restoring law and order in American communities.