This legislation, known as the "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act," seeks to eliminate numerous federal criminal offenses that Congress has identified as unnecessary. The bill specifically repeals or amends statutes covering a diverse array of minor infractions, aiming to streamline federal criminal law. Among the offenses targeted for repeal are those concerning the sale or possession of colored oleomargarine not packaged or served in a specific way, discarding produce without sufficient cause, and certain actions related to mail matter like removing stamps or placing items in mailboxes without postage. It also repeals the prohibition on sledding on Capitol grounds and detaining a seaman's clothing. Additionally, the bill amends the statute related to wearing the uniform of letter carriers. This amendment introduces an intent requirement , specifying that the uniform must be worn with the intent to commit an offense under that chapter for it to be considered a crime.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
USA119th CongressHR-98| House
| Updated: 6/10/2025
This legislation, known as the "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act," seeks to eliminate numerous federal criminal offenses that Congress has identified as unnecessary. The bill specifically repeals or amends statutes covering a diverse array of minor infractions, aiming to streamline federal criminal law. Among the offenses targeted for repeal are those concerning the sale or possession of colored oleomargarine not packaged or served in a specific way, discarding produce without sufficient cause, and certain actions related to mail matter like removing stamps or placing items in mailboxes without postage. It also repeals the prohibition on sledding on Capitol grounds and detaining a seaman's clothing. Additionally, the bill amends the statute related to wearing the uniform of letter carriers. This amendment introduces an intent requirement , specifying that the uniform must be worn with the intent to commit an offense under that chapter for it to be considered a crime.
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalCrimes against propertyCurrencyFraud offenses and financial crimesFruit and vegetablesMarine and inland water transportationPostal serviceU.S. Capitol