End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

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Legislation Details

The legislation aims to repeal certain federal criminal offenses deemed unnecessary.
It identifies specific actions that currently carry criminal penalties, including:
- Writing a check for less than $1.
- Selling or possessing colored margarine without proper packaging and labeling.
- Discarding produce without sufficient cause or making false reports about it.
- Removing stamps from mail.
- Making or using metal coins of original design.
- Wearing postal service uniforms without authorization.
- Detaining a seaman’s clothing.
- Boarding a vessel before it has arrived at its destination.
- Placing mail in a mailbox without postage.
- Sledding on Capitol grounds when prohibited.
The bill includes provisions to repeal or amend various sections of the U.S. Code related to these offenses, including:
- Repealing Section 336 of title 18.
- Repealing specific subsections of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Repealing sections related to mail and coinage offenses.
- Amending sections to remove outdated or unnecessary language.
The overall goal is to reduce the number of federal criminal statutes that are considered excessive or irrelevant.

The legislation aims to repeal certain federal criminal offenses deemed unnecessary.
It identifies specific actions that currently carry criminal penalties, including:
- Writing a check for less than $1.
- Selling or possessing colored margarine without proper packaging and labeling.
- Discarding produce without sufficient cause or making false reports about it.
- Removing stamps from mail.
- Making or using metal coins of original design.
- Wearing postal service uniforms without authorization.
- Detaining a seaman’s clothing.
- Boarding a vessel before it has arrived at its destination.
- Placing mail in a mailbox without postage.
- Sledding on Capitol grounds when prohibited.
The bill includes provisions to repeal or amend various sections of the U.S. Code related to these offenses, including:
- Repealing Section 336 of title 18.
- Repealing specific subsections of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Repealing sections related to mail and coinage offenses.
- Amending sections to remove outdated or unnecessary language.
The overall goal is to reduce the number of federal criminal statutes that are considered excessive or irrelevant.