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Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

S. 1404 · Senate bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 49 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act aims to fight organized crime involving the illegal theft and sale of retail goods and cargo. The bill addresses rising financial losses, violence in the workplace, and disruptions to the national supply chain. To combat these issues, it amends title 18 of the United States Code to update laws regarding stolen goods and money laundering. Additionally, the act mandates the creation of an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center. This center is designed to align Federal, State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement efforts. The legislation also focuses on tracking theft trends and providing enhanced training and technical assistance.

Yes· 3 of 16

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill directly combats theft that targets retail industry financial losses.

  • Scored +2

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The act addresses product safety concerns related to stolen or diverted goods.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Targeting theft helps mitigate price increases for essential consumer goods.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.