Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
Summary
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 aims to address the increasing problem of organized retail crime by amending Title 18 of the United States Code and establishing a coordination center. The bill seeks to enhance law enforcement's ability to combat organized retail theft and supply chain crime. It also directs the executive branch to create a central coordination center to align federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal efforts.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased federal involvement in prosecuting organized retail crime. This could result in more resources being dedicated to combating these crimes and potentially deterring future offenses. The establishment of a coordination center aims to improve collaboration among various law enforcement agencies and private sector entities.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
- Increased resources for combating organized retail crime.
- Improved information sharing between law enforcement and retail businesses.
- Potential reduction in financial losses for retailers and consumers.
- Stronger penalties for individuals involved in organized retail theft.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased federal overreach into areas traditionally handled by state and local law enforcement.
- Possible privacy concerns related to increased information sharing.
- Risk of disproportionate impact on certain communities if enforcement is not carefully managed.
- The creation of a new center may lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies.
- Potential for increased costs associated with federal law enforcement efforts.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's alignment with the Constitution is generally sound, as it falls under Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). The amendments to Title 18 and the creation of a coordination center are within the scope of necessary and proper laws for carrying out this power. However, potential privacy concerns related to information sharing should be carefully considered to ensure compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).