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Count the Crimes to Cut Act

12/4/2025, 3:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2159

Bill 119 hr 2159, also known as the "Federal Criminal Offenses Reporting Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Attorney General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on federal criminal offenses. The report would provide information on the number and types of federal criminal offenses that have been prosecuted over a certain period of time.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the federal criminal justice system by providing Congress with data on the types of crimes that are being prosecuted at the federal level. This information could help lawmakers identify trends in criminal activity and make more informed decisions about law enforcement priorities and resources.

In addition to requiring the report on federal criminal offenses, the bill also includes provisions for the Attorney General to consult with relevant stakeholders, such as law enforcement agencies and criminal justice experts, in preparing the report. This ensures that the information provided is accurate and comprehensive. Overall, the Federal Criminal Offenses Reporting Act is a non-partisan effort to improve the understanding of federal criminal justice practices and promote evidence-based policymaking in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 2159

Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2025

This bill establishes public databases of federal criminal offenses.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Justice to report on and create a public database of all criminal statutory offenses. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to report on and create public databases of criminal regulatory offenses that they enforce.

Current Status of Bill HR 2159

Bill HR 2159 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 2, 2025. Bill HR 2159 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025.  Bill HR 2159's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2159

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2159

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Criminal justice information and records
- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2159

To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.

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