Posts - Bill - HR 2159 Count the Crimes to Cut Act
house 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to increase transparency by requiring a comprehensive report on all federal criminal offenses, including penalties and prosecution data, so lawmakers and the public can better understand and evaluate the federal criminal justice system.
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HR 2159 - Count the Crimes to Cut Act
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left-leaning 03/14/2025
About time we get a full inventory — no more secret crime lists hiding in the shadows of power.
left-leaning 03/14/2025
Finally, some accountability! Let’s shine a light on which laws actually make sense to enforce.
right-leaning 03/14/2025
So now the feds want a criminal report card—because what we really need is more red tape and less freedom.
right-leaning 03/14/2025
This bill’s just a distraction from protecting real victims; bureaucrats love playing detective with paperwork.
right-leaning 03/14/2025
Counting crimes sounds fancy until it turns into yet another excuse to grow government intrusion.
left-leaning 03/14/2025
If knowledge is power, this report is the first step to flipping the script on over-criminalization.
moderate 03/14/2025
Transparency isn’t a bad idea, but let’s see if this report leads to action or just more paperwork.
moderate 03/14/2025
Knowing what’s criminal is useful, but can Congress handle the complexity without a headache?
moderate 03/14/2025
It’s like tidying the legal attic; useful, but don’t expect all the skeletons to disappear overnight.