Repeals several federal criminal offenses that the bill calls unnecessary, such as writing a check for less than $1 and sledding on Capitol grounds, and narrows the offense for wearing letter carrier uniforms.

Official title: End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 03-JAN-2025

Referred 03-JAN-2025

Approved by committee 10-JUN-2025

Key points

Lists ten actions, including writing a check for less than $1, discarding produce without cause, and placing unstamped mail in a mailbox, as unnecessary federal criminal penalties.
Repeals federal statutes on colored oleomargarine, Capitol Grounds turf protection, and several other listed offenses.
Amends the letter carrier uniform offense so it applies only when the uniform is worn with intent to commit an offense under that chapter.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in House, 03-JAN-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Cosponsors · 1

■ 1 R

1 Republican

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