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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

USA119th CongressHR-98| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Chip Roy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10251
End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
Jun 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10251
    End Endless Criminal Statutes Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.


  • June 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Crime and Law Enforcement

Bank accounts, deposits, capitalCrimes against propertyCurrencyFraud offenses and financial crimesFruit and vegetablesMarine and inland water transportationPostal serviceU.S. Capitol

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10251
End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
Jun 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10251
    End Endless Criminal Statutes Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.


  • June 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Chip Roy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalCrimes against propertyCurrencyFraud offenses and financial crimesFruit and vegetablesMarine and inland water transportationPostal serviceU.S. Capitol