AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION

LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act - supported the legislation to provide relief for victims of human trafficking before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Safer Supervision Act - supported the legislation that would provide resources to federal probation officers and incentivize early termination of supervisory release. Mens Rea Reform Act - supported a new bill that would establish a default "knowingly" standard for elements of crimes where no state of mind is specified, this legislation protects against unjust prosecutions, ensuring that only those who knowingly violate the law face punishment. The End Endless Criminal Statutes Act - endorsed legislation that would eliminating statutes that criminalize actions such as writing checks under $1, mishandling colored margarine, or sledding on Capitol grounds The Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2025 - supporting mandating a comprehensive report from the Attorney General and federal agencies on all criminal statutory and regulatory offenses, including their elements, penalties, prosecution history, and mens rea requirements, this legislation addresses the complexity and opacity of the federal criminal code. First Step Implementation Act - endorsed a bill that would Broadening the safety valve provision to allow courts to sentence below a mandatory minimum for nonviolent controlled substance offenses, if the court finds the defendants criminal history over-represents the seriousness of the defendants criminal record and the likelihood of recidivism Safer Detention Act - supported a bill that would reauthorize and reform the now-expired Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, clarify applicability of compassionate release from federal prisons. Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2025 - endorsed a bill that would end the unjust practice of judges increasing sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury.