What does Preamble of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces,' aims to address organized crime related to the illegal acquisition and sale of retail goods and cargo. The bill seeks to combat the sale of illegally obtained goods through both physical and online retail marketplaces.

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

This bill is formally titled the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

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

This section outlines findings related to organized theft groups and their impact on the retail industry, supply chain, and national economy. It notes a significant increase in larceny incidents (93% since 2019) and average dollar loss due to organized retail crime. Cargo theft is also highlighted, with a 27% increase in incidents in 2024 and an average value per theft exceeding $202,000. The text indicates that many states have enacted laws to address organized theft, but challenges remain due to the interstate and international nature of these groups. Organized theft groups are described as often being polycriminal, supporting other crimes like drug and weapons trafficking, and even involving human smuggling. The findings emphasize the threat these groups pose to individual safety, consumer confidence, the national economy, and national security. Congress believes it is necessary to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to provide law enforcement with tools to combat organized retail crime. The section also suggests directing the executive branch to establish a central coordination center to align efforts against organized retail and supply chain crime.

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

This section amends Part I of title 18, United States Code Amendments are made to sections 982, 1956, 2314, and 2315 Changes include redesignating and inserting new subparagraphs Modifications are made to paragraphs regarding stolen goods and securities

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER TO COMBAT ORGANIZED RETAIL AND SUPPLY of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act 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, assisting with investigations, and tracking trends in organized retail and supply chain crime. 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 Secretary of Homeland Security must establish the Center within 90 days of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act's enactment. The Center is authorized to share information and collaborate with other agencies and private sector entities. The Secretary must submit an initial report within one year of enactment detailing the Center's structure and activities, followed by annual reports. The Center's authority will terminate seven years after its establishment, requiring a wind-down process.

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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends federal law to provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat organized retail crime, specifically addressing stolen goods and securities.
It establishes a new coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security to centralize federal efforts in combating organized retail and supply chain crime, including information sharing and investigative assistance.
The newly established center will coordinate federal law enforcement activities and track trends in organized retail and supply chain crime, but will cease operations after seven years.

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