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Witness at hearing warns of 'over-criminalization,' cites CRS estimate of 'at least 300,000' federal crimes
Summary
An unidentified witness told a hearing that delegated regulatory penalties have produced 'at least 300,000' federal crimes, raising constitutional and mens rea concerns and urging cooperation on reform if confirmed.
An unidentified witness urged lawmakers at a hearing to address what they called "over criminalization," citing a Congressional Research Service reply that said the number of federal crimes is "unknown and unknowable, but at least 300,000."
The speaker said members of the committee had asked the CRS to count federal crimes and that the agency's response was "stunning," arguing that many criminal penalties arise when federal regulations…
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