H.R. 895 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023
H.R. 895 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Ken Buck with 140 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 140
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ken Buck (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 67 Democrats, 73 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 p (May 23, 2024)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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