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Federal Crime Transparency: Public Index of All Statutory and Regulatory Offenses.

This Act mandates the creation and public release of a comprehensive index detailing all federal criminal offenses, including those established by statutes and agency regulations. Citizens and legal professionals will gain a clear understanding of which actions carry federal criminal penalties, along with information on potential sanctions and required intent. The primary goal is to enhance the transparency of federal criminal law.
Key points
Requires the Attorney General and federal agencies to establish a publicly accessible index of all federal statutory and regulatory criminal offenses.
The index must detail each offense, including potential penalties, elements of the crime, and the required mental state (mens rea).
Increases transparency in federal criminal law, helping citizens understand their legal obligations and potential liabilities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2159
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Count the Crimes to Cut Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2159.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the Attorney General and federal agencies to establish a publicly accessible index of all federal statutory and regulatory criminal offenses.
  • The index must detail each offense, including potential penalties, elements of the crime, and the required mental state (mens rea).
  • Increases transparency in federal criminal law, helping citizens understand their legal obligations and potential liabilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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