Flight Risk Reduction Act

Senate Bill

S. 3197

119th Congress

Flight Risk Reduction Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

R - UT

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Flight Risk Reduction Act creates a legal presumption that non-citizens charged with federal crimes should be detained before trial as both flight risks and dangers to the community. To be released, defendants must rebut this presumption by clear and convincing evidence, and family or employment ties in the U.S. cannot be used as grounds for release.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Flight Risk Reduction Act creates a legal presumption that non-citizens charged with federal crimes should be detained before trial as both flight risks and dangers to the community. To be released, defendants must rebut this presumption by clear and convincing evidence, and family or employment ties in the U.S. cannot be used as grounds for release.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes rebuttable presumption of detention for non-citizen defendants
Requires clear and convincing evidence to rebut presumption
Family ties to U.S. cannot be used to argue for release
Employment in U.S. cannot be used as grounds for rebuttal
Applies to all persons who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Non-citizens facing federal criminal charges would face significantly higher barriers to pretrial release. Immigration status would become a primary factor in bail decisions. Defense attorneys would need to present stronger evidence beyond community ties to secure client releases.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3197, 119th Congress (2025). "Flight Risk Reduction Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3197