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The Republican Recap: Week of May 11, 2026
Washington,
May 15, 2026
Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Expressing Support for the Brave Men and Women in Law Enforcement✅
This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans passed a resolution to express our gratitude for the brave men and women in blue and the sacrifices they make every day to keep our communities safe. America’s police officers are the backbone of public safety. Every day, they put their lives on the line to uphold the rule of law, protect our communities, remove violent criminals from our streets, and respond in moments of crisis. Despite their service and sacrifice, law enforcement officers have increasingly become targets of radical activists and politicians, fueling a surge in violence against police officers. Our law enforcement officers deserve our respect, support, and gratitude because every day they put their lives on the line to protect our communities. That’s why Republicans stand with the heroes who protect our streets and will reject the soft-on-crime policies pushed by the far left. Rep. Zach Nunn’s legislation, H. Con. Res. 96, expresses congressional support for the brave men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to uphold our rule of law and keep Americans safe, recognizes their extraordinary sacrifice, and acknowledges their many contributions to our communities. “It shouldn’t be controversial to stand with the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Nunn. “But from the ‘defund the police’ radicalism to sanctuary city policies that prevent cooperation with federal law enforcement, too many politicians have put ideology ahead of public safety — and Americans are paying the price. This Police Week, the House sent a clear message: we back the blue. I'm proud to have led that effort." What Members Said: Rep. Ken Calvert underscored the importance of recognizing and honoring the officers who sacrifice daily to protect our country.
 Rep. Troy Nehls called out House Democrats for continuing to choose partisanship over supporting the brave men and women in blue.
 In the summer of 2020, charitable bail funds like the Minnesota Freedom Fund received massive donations from far left activists, politicians, and celebrities – including then-Senator Kamala Harris – to bail protesters out of jail. But many of the people these organizations help release are facing serious charges. A CNN investigation found that between 2019 and 2021, 24% of defendants whose bail was posted by The Bail Project had been charged with a violent crime, while 35% faced felony charges and had at least one prior violent offense. Despite the risks to public safety, some charitable bail funds openly admit they post bail for defendants without considering the pending charges. Greg Lewin, Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund, stated: “I often don’t even look at a charge when I bail someone out.” These organizations also reduce accountability by removing the financial incentive for defendants to appear in court. H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, amends the federal criminal statute dealing with insurance-related crimes to include corporate, for-profit, and non-profit entities that post bail for defendants, subjecting charitable bail funds to federal insurance fraud laws and state licensing requirements, and requiring their employees to pass criminal background checks. “Americans are tired of watching violent criminals cycle through a bail system that is being exploited by left-wing groups at the expense of victims and public safety,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “The Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act brings long-overdue accountability to radical bail policies that allow activists to secure the release of dangerous offenders. Protecting our communities from violent crime must always be the top priority. I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support in advancing this legislation, which is an important step in closing these reckless loopholes once and for all.” What Members Said: Rep. August Pfluger emphasized that H.R. 6260 stops political organizations from releasing violent offenders to the streets.
 Rep. Morgan Griffith celebrated House Republicans holding political organizations accountable and making our communities safer.
 Calling Out Dangerous Soft-On-Crime Cashless Bail Policies✅
Bail is not meant to punish defendants — it is designed to ensure those charged with crimes appear in court for required proceedings. If defendants attend all required appearances, all bail money is returned at the conclusion of the case, regardless of the outcome. In recent years, however, many liberal states and cities have enacted cashless bail and so-called “bail reform” policies that minimize or eliminate cash bail requirements before trial. These reckless policies allow dangerous offenders back onto our streets with little more than a promise to appear in court — even in some cases involving violent crimes. The results have put public safety at risk. This should be common sense: Families deserve to know which jurisdictions have adopted dangerous cashless bail policies when deciding where to live, work, raise a family, or travel. H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, sponsored by Rep. Mark Harris, requires the Attorney General to publish a list of state and local governments that implement reckless bail “reform” policies allowing people who have been accused of certain violent crimes – including murder, rape, sexual assault, carjacking, assault, and robbery – to be released pending trial on personal recognizance or upon execution of an unsecured appearance bond. “Americans deserve to know whether the communities they live in or visit have soft-on-crime policies that could put them at risk,” said Rep. Harris. “My Cashless Bail Reporting Act brings needed transparency by requiring the Department of Justice to publicly identify jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. House Republicans will continue standing with law enforcement and victims to restore law and order.” What Members Said: Rep. Ronny Jackson highlighted that this legislation holds Democrat cities accountable for soft-on-crime policies that allow criminals to walk free.
 Rep. Warren Davidson underlined that Democrats' senseless cashless bail policies are irresponsible and a threat to communities.
 Establishing Accountability and Transparency in Court Monitorships✅ Today, federal district courts can appoint court monitors to oversee state and local agencies with few commonsense guardrails in place. While monitors are intended to help agencies implement corrective action in cases involving misconduct or civil rights violations, some monitorships have become costly, open-ended arrangements with little transparency or accountability. In certain cases, monitors have remained in place for more than a decade, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars with few limits on their fees, duration, or scope of authority. House Republicans passed this legislation to strengthen accountability, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure monitorships remain focused on delivering results — not becoming permanent bureaucracies. Rep. Andy Biggs’ bill, H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act, codifies the Department of Justice's recommendations to establish term limits on monitors, cap fees, allow for public feedback on the selection of monitors, and provide a public accounting of monitors’ activities to ensure court monitors do not abuse their positions. "For over a decade, a court-appointed federal monitor for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has cost $350 million in taxpayer dollars and undermined the work of brave men and women in law enforcement, compromising the safety of innocent Arizonans. This is just one story of these monitors operating without oversight across the country and creating chaos in their wake,” said Rep. Biggs. “The destructive effects of these monitors on government budgets and public safety necessitate congressional action, which is why I've introduced the Monitor Accountability Act. I'm thankful for its passage in the House, and I urge the Senate to quickly take up this legislation and send it to the President's desk."
What Members Said: House Republicans highlighted Rep. Biggs' legislation focused on bringing accountability and transparency to court monitorships.
 Prioritizing Service Members, Military Families, Veterans, and Critical Infrastructure✅ At a time of growing threats around the world, it is more important than ever for Congress to provide America’s servicemembers with the support and infrastructure they need to defend our nation. This week, House Republicans passed legislation to strengthen our national security, support critical military construction projects, and support our troops, veterans, and military families. The FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill responsibly funds our military and strengthens America’s readiness by investing in critical infrastructure that supports advanced weapons systems while also helping military families through funding for barracks and child development centers. Additionally, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill fulfills our nation’s promise to veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supporting mental health research and suicide prevention efforts, protecting veterans’ Second Amendment rights, and investing in VA facilities and national cemeteries. Rep. John Carter’s legislation, H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, provides FY27 appropriations to bolster our national defense and critical infrastructure, deliver on veteran care, and improve quality of life for military families. “Our servicemembers and veterans have answered the call to serve our nation, and this legislation demonstrates our commitment to standing by them in return. The bill delivers robust funding for veterans’ medical care, mental health services, and community-based support programs to help ensure veterans can lead healthy and successful lives after their service,” said Rep. Carter. “It also invests in the everyday needs of military families through improvements to housing, childcare, and essential infrastructure that support morale and readiness. With today’s vote, we move one step closer to putting these resources into action and sending this legislation to the President. I want to thank Chairman Cole for his leadership and for keeping the appropriations process moving forward responsibly and efficiently.”
What Members Said: Rep. Mike Simpson highlighted the critical benefits for veterans and military families in H.R. 8469.
 Rep. Steve Womack touted House Republicans' passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill in regular order, benefiting our servicemembers, veterans, and military infrastructure.
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