Fitzgerald Introduces the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. This legislation ensures pretrial release factors and the development of criminal history reports are considered when assessing bail.

"Nearly a year ago, the Waukesha community experienced the devastating impact of pro-criminal, weak bail laws. Our community lost 6 lives, including an eight-year-old child, in a Christmas parade attack that could have been prevented, said Congressman Fitzgerald. The perpetrator was previously released on bail despite having a record of aggravated battery and an outstanding warrant for skipping bail for a sex-related crime before he attacked parade-goers. By making these changes, we take an important first step into ensuring prosecutors prevent violent criminals from being released."

Read the bill here.     

Cosponsors:
Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), and Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22)                                                                               

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Congressman Scott Fitzgerald was sworn in to the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021 and is proud to represent Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.