Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

This bill requires the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Postmaster General, and other relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive strategy within 180 days of enactment. The primary goal of this strategy is to significantly improve federal investigations into organized retail crime , which is defined as the coordinated illegal acquisition of retail goods for sale or distribution in interstate commerce. This initiative aims to bolster the federal response to these criminal networks. The strategy must outline how these agencies will coordinate to enhance information sharing among key federal entities, such as the FBI, CBP, HSI, and Secret Service, regarding organized retail crime networks . Furthermore, it mandates that federal agencies assist state and local law enforcement in compiling necessary materials and evidence for prosecuting these crimes. A crucial component is also to increase cooperation and information sharing between federal agencies and the retail industry, as well as state and other retail crime task forces. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill includes specific reporting requirements. The involved federal agencies must submit a joint report to relevant congressional committees within 180 days, detailing the strategy developed. Additionally, the Comptroller General is directed to publish a separate report within one year, assessing the coordination efforts between the private sector and law enforcement in deterring and investigating organized retail crime.