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.

HR 2159 - Count the Crimes to Cut Act

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moderate 03/14/2025

It’s like tidying the legal attic; useful, but don’t expect all the skeletons to disappear overnight.

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?