Congressman Tim Moore has joined as a co-lead on the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act, a bill introduced by Chairwoman Elise Stefanik of New York. The legislation comes in response to the killing of Iryna Zaruska, allegedly by Decarlos Brown, who had been released from custody after multiple previous offenses.
“Iryna Zaruska should still be alive — her blood is on the hands of every single person who made it possible for this monster to walk free,” said Congressman Moore. “That’s why I’m co-leading the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act to cut off federal funds to any state or city that refuses to detain violent offenders. If leaders willingly refuse to do their job to lock up dangerous criminals, they shouldn’t get a dime of federal support.”
The proposed act would block federal funding from states or local governments that either prohibit cash bail for all offenders or do not require pretrial detention for violent offenders, including juveniles.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is leading the legislation in the Senate.
“Under Kathy Hochul’s failed leadership, cashless bail policies in New York pose a clear and present danger to the Nation and must be terminated,” said Chairwoman Stefanik. “Today, Sen. Marsha Blackburn and I are working alongside President Trump to end the cashless bail disaster. We can’t allow arrested individuals who are awaiting trial to be released back onto the streets to commit more crimes against their communities.”
“Cashless bail and other soft-on-crime policies have empowered violent criminals across our country, putting the lives of law-abiding citizens at risk,” said Senator Blackburn. “President Trump is leading the charge to restore law and order by ending these failed policies, and Congresswoman Stefanik and I are backing his efforts by introducing two bills to end cashless bail and keep violent offenders behind bars.”
In 2024, Timothy K. Moore won his general election race against Pam Genant with 58.1% of the vote.
