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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-895| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
Ken Buck

Ken Buck

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (140)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Erin Houchin (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail crime. Organized retail crime typically refers to large-scale retail theft and fraud by organized groups of professional shoplifters, or boosters, who make money by stealing merchandise and reselling it for a fraction of the retail cost. First, with respect to criminal offenses involving the transportation of stolen property across state lines and the sale or receipt of stolen goods, the bill broadens the scope of conduct that qualifies as offenses. Additionally, the bill makes the offenses predicate offenses (i.e., underlying offenses) for prosecutions under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any property representing or traceable to the gross proceeds obtained as a result of an offense or a conspiracy to commit an offense. Second, with respect to criminal offenses involving theft from an interstate or foreign shipment, the bill makes an offense an underlying offense for prosecution under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any property representing or traceable to the gross proceeds obtained as a result of an offense or a conspiracy to commit an offense. Finally, the bill establishes a center—the Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center—within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate the federal law enforcement activities related to organized retail crime.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9177
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2022
Jan 30, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-140
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2024
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce (OH) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 895, a bill originally introduced by Representative Buck, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9177
    Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2022


  • January 30, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-140
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 23, 2024
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce (OH) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 895, a bill originally introduced by Representative Buck, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-140: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023
  • S 118-139: Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023
Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesOrganized crimePerformance measurementRetail and wholesale trades

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-895| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail crime. Organized retail crime typically refers to large-scale retail theft and fraud by organized groups of professional shoplifters, or boosters, who make money by stealing merchandise and reselling it for a fraction of the retail cost. First, with respect to criminal offenses involving the transportation of stolen property across state lines and the sale or receipt of stolen goods, the bill broadens the scope of conduct that qualifies as offenses. Additionally, the bill makes the offenses predicate offenses (i.e., underlying offenses) for prosecutions under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any property representing or traceable to the gross proceeds obtained as a result of an offense or a conspiracy to commit an offense. Second, with respect to criminal offenses involving theft from an interstate or foreign shipment, the bill makes an offense an underlying offense for prosecution under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any property representing or traceable to the gross proceeds obtained as a result of an offense or a conspiracy to commit an offense. Finally, the bill establishes a center—the Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center—within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate the federal law enforcement activities related to organized retail crime.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9177
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2022
Jan 30, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-140
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2024
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce (OH) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 895, a bill originally introduced by Representative Buck, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9177
    Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2022


  • January 30, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-140
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 23, 2024
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce (OH) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 895, a bill originally introduced by Representative Buck, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Ken Buck

Ken Buck

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (140)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Erin Houchin (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-140: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023
  • S 118-139: Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesOrganized crimePerformance measurementRetail and wholesale trades