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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2159

Count the Crimes to Cut Act

Create a Public List of All Federal Crimes

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
Part of: Congress Pushes for Public Database of All Federal Criminal Laws

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Key Points

  • Orders the Department of Justice to list every federal crime under national laws, with what must be proven, possible penalties, and how many cases were brought each year for the past 15 years
  • Tells federal agencies to list every rule that can bring criminal charges, the penalties, how many cases they sent to the Justice Department over the past 15 years, and what someone had to know or intend to be guilty
  • Requires these lists to be posted online within 2 years so the public and small businesses can easily see what is illegal
  • Does not add new crimes or change penalties; it focuses on counting, clarity, and transparency
  • Provides no new funding, so agencies must do this with current budgets, which could affect speed and detail
Criminal JusticeSmall Business

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

6 milestones16 actions
Apr 14, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 14, 2026Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 26, 2026Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Dec 2, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 1, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Related Bills

2 bills
S. 3868Related bill

Count the Crimes to Cut Act

Feb 12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 3959Related bill

Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026

Mar 2 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S733-734)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Count the Crimes to Cut Act

Bill NumberHR 2159
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 2R: 2

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