H.R. 98: End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

This bill, titled the End Endless Criminal Statutes Act, aims to repeal certain federal laws that it deems unnecessary criminal offenses. Below are key details regarding the bill's provisions:

Findings

The bill identifies actions currently subject to federal criminal penalties that may not be necessary. These include:

• Writing a check for less than $1.
• Selling or possessing colored oleomargarine or margarine unless it is packaged and labeled or served in a triangular shape.
• Discarding produce without sufficient cause or making a false report about such produce.
• Removing a stamp from any mail matter.
• Making metal coins of original design or attempting to use such coins.
• Wearing the uniform of letter carriers of the Postal Service.
• Detaining a seaman’s clothing.
• Boarding a vessel before it has arrived at its destination.
• Placing mail in a mailbox without postage attached.
• Sledding on the Capitol grounds when prohibited by Capitol Police.

Repeal of Federal Provisions

The legislation proposes to repeal specific sections of the U.S. Code, including:

• Section 336 of title 18, United States Code (related to various criminal offenses).
• Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 407 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 347).
• Section 1 of the Act of March 3, 1927 (7 U.S.C. 491), concerning oleomargarine.
• Amendments to Section 1720 of title 18, U.S. Code, removing certain post office-related prohibitions.
• Amendments to Section 486 of title 18, U.S. Code, removing restrictions on making coins of original design.
• Revisions to Section 11110 of title 46, U.S. Code, altering provisions related to uniforms of letter carriers.
• Repeal of Section 2279 of title 18, U.S. Code, and Section 1725 of title 18, U.S. Code.
• The Act to protect Capitol Grounds from injury (2 U.S.C. 1963).

Intent Requirement

The bill proposes to modify Section 1730 of title 18, U.S. Code by introducing an intent requirement for offenses related to the uniforms of letter carriers, meaning that an individual must have the intent to commit an offense to be charged under this section.

Overall Purpose

The overall purpose of the bill is to simplify the legal landscape by eliminating outdated or overly broad criminal offenses that may pose burdens on individuals without contributing significantly to public safety or welfare.

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