What does Preamble of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to combat organized crime related to the illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo. The bill targets the sale of illegally obtained goods through both physical and online retail marketplaces.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 do?

Congress finds that organized theft groups are increasing criminal activities against the retail industry and supply chain These groups are causing financial losses, violence, and impacting the national economy and security Organized retail crime is a growing concern, with a 93% increase in larceny incidents from 2019 to 2023 Cargo theft is also on the rise, with a 27% increase in incidents in 2024 compared to the previous year Congress believes it is necessary to amend laws and create a central coordination center to combat organized retail crime

What does AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, specifically sections 982, 1956, 2314, and 2315. Section 982(a)(5) is modified by redesignating existing subparagraphs and adding references to sections 659, 2314, and 2315. Section 1956(c) is amended to include 'money orders, general-use prepaid cards, gift certificates, and store gift cards' within its scope. Section 2314 is updated to include a threshold of '$5,000 or more during any 12-month period' and adds 'embezzled' and 'false pretense, or other illegal means' to the definition of 'fraud'. Section 2315 is also updated to include a threshold of '$5,000 or more during any 12-month period'.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER TO COMBAT ORGANIZED RETAIL AND SUPPLY of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center (Center) within the Department of Homeland Security. The Center's duties include coordinating federal law enforcement activities, sharing information with state and local agencies, and assisting in investigations. The Center will also establish relationships with retail, transportation, and other relevant companies to share information and collaborate on investigations. The Center will be headed by a Director and assisted by a Deputy Director, with staffing from various federal agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, and the Secret Service. The Center is required to submit an initial report within one year of enactment and annual reports thereafter to Congress. The authority of the Center will terminate seven years after its establishment.

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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: David Joyce (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends federal law to expand the definition of offenses related to money laundering, transportation of stolen goods, and fraud, requiring a threshold of $5,000 or more within a 12-month period.
It establishes a new Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal law enforcement efforts and share information with state and local agencies.
The bill targets the illegal acquisition and sale of retail goods and cargo through both physical and online marketplaces to combat organized retail crime.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 1404(In Committee)Official page

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