Posts - Bill - HR 98 End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
house 01/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to streamline the legal system by repealing outdated and unnecessary federal criminal offenses, such as minor packaging violations for margarine, unauthorized sledding on Capitol grounds, and other obsolete statutes. This legislation aims to reduce regulatory burdens and focus resources on more pressing legal issues.
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HR 98 - End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
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moderate 01/03/2025
This bill is no panacea, but trimming the excess is a start.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
It's about time we start weeding out the absurd from our justice system.
moderate 01/03/2025
Practical steps towards sanity in the legal maze!
right-leaning 01/03/2025
Let's not turn this into a slippery slope of lawlessness.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Why jail when you can ditch the unnecessary? Move to real justice!
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Finally, a bill that recognizes the absurdity of protecting margarine triangles.
moderate 01/03/2025
Peeling off pointless laws without touching the core issues.
right-leaning 01/03/2025
Hope this doesn't let margarine maniacs off the hook!
right-leaning 01/03/2025
Sure, repealing laws is great, but what's next? Decriminalizing jaywalking?