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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · H.R. 98 (Introduced in House) — To repeal certain unnecessary criminal offenses, and for other purposes. · Sec. 2

Sec. 2. Findings

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Congress finds that actions which may unnecessarily carry criminal penalties under Federal statues include the following: Writing a check for less than $1. Selling or possessing colored oleomargarine or colored margarine unless they are packaged and labeled or served in a triangular shape. Discarding produce without sufficient cause or making a false report concerning that produce. Removing a stamp from any mail matter. Making metal coins of original design or attempting to use such coins.
Wearing the uniform of letter carriers of the Postal Service. Detaining a seaman’s clothing. Boarding any vessel about to arrive at her destination before such arrival is complete. Placing mailable matter in a mailbox without postage attached to it. Sledding on the Capitol grounds when the Capitol Police are directed to prevent any portion of the Capitol grounds from being used as a playground.
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