H.R. 2159 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Dec 1, 2025. Received Dec 2, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates public databases of federal crimes
Ever wondered exactly what counts as a federal crime? This bill would require the Department of Justice to create a public database listing all criminal offenses under federal law. It would also require individual federal agencies to create their own public databases showing criminal offenses they enforce through regulations.
How it affects you
The direct effect on you depends on your situation. If you're curious about what's actually illegal under federal law or need to know what crimes a particular agency enforces, this would make that information easier to find. The databases would be public, so anyone could look them up.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2159
AN ACT
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 5 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 14, 2026: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370.”