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S 1404119th CongressIntroduced
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeEconomy & TaxesTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act strengthens federal law enforcement capabilities against organized retail theft by amending criminal statutes to increase penalties, enabling aggregation of thefts over $5,000 within 12 months, and establishing a DHS-led coordination center to combat cross-jurisdictional crime affecting retailers, supply chains, and consumers nationwide.
Key Points
- 1Amends Title 18 U.S. Code to expand jurisdiction over organized retail theft by including online marketplaces and allowing aggregation of thefts exceeding $5,000 within any 12-month period for prosecution.
- 2Creates an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center under Homeland Security to unify federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts through intelligence sharing and joint investigations against multi-state criminal networks.
- 3Addresses resource gaps in state prosecutions by providing federal mechanisms to tackle sophisticated organized crime rings that fund drug trafficking, weapons sales, and human smuggling through stolen goods resale.
Impact Areas
Retail industry and supply chain operators facing financial losses and safety risksFederal and state law enforcement agencies requiring enhanced coordination toolsConsumers experiencing higher prices and product shortages due to theft-driven inflationOrganized crime groups involved in cross-border theft and illicit resale operations
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