Bills · HR 6651
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6651Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because organized retail crime isn't just about shoplifting; it often involves sophisticated networks stealing large quantities of goods to resell them, sometimes across state lines. This can lead to higher prices for consumers as businesses pass on their losses, and it can harm local economies. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more effective investigations and prosecutions of these criminal networks by fostering better collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement, and the retail industry itself. Without this bill, efforts to combat organized retail crime might remain fragmented, with agencies and jurisdictions potentially not sharing critical information or coordinating their efforts as effectively, allowing these criminal operations to continue thriving.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs multiple federal agencies (Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, Postmaster General, and other relevant agencies) to develop a strategy to improve federal investigations of organized retail crime.
This establishes a formal requirement for federal agencies to actively address and coordinate their response to a specific type of crime.
PROVISION 02
Requires the strategy to include provisions for improving information sharing among key federal law enforcement agencies (FBI, CBP, HSI, Secret Service) regarding organized retail crime networks.
Better information sharing can lead to more comprehensive investigations and a clearer picture of criminal operations that often cross jurisdictions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the strategy outline how federal agencies will assist state and local law enforcement in gathering evidence for prosecuting organized retail crime.
This provision aims to strengthen the ability of local authorities, who are often the first responders, to successfully prosecute these crimes.
PROVISION 04
Requires the strategy to increase cooperation and information sharing between federal agencies and the retail industry, including retail crime task forces.
Direct collaboration with the victims of these crimes (retailers) can provide crucial intelligence and lead to more effective prevention and investigative efforts.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Postmaster General to submit a joint report on the developed strategy to relevant congressional committees.
This ensures congressional oversight and accountability for the development and implementation of the federal strategy.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
55
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6651
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6651Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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