HR 98 United States House · 119th Congress

End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

HR 98, the "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act," repeals specific outdated federal laws that impose criminal penalties for trivial or obsolete actions. It directly affects individuals who might accidentally violate these archaic statutes, such as writing a check under $1, wearing postal uniforms, or discarding produce without specific documentation. Key provisions include repealing sections like 18 U.S.C. §336 (criminalizing minor check writing), 21 U.S.C. §347 (margarine labeling rules), and 2 U.S.C. §1963 (Capitol grounds sledding rules), while adding an "intent" requirement for uniform violations under 18 U.S.C. §1730. The bill aims to eliminate unnecessary criminal penalties for minor, outdated offenses.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
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Jan 3, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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