HR 2853

This bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, aims to strengthen federal efforts to combat organized crime involving the theft of retail goods and cargo. It expands the scope of federal offenses related to interstate theft, money laundering, and cargo diversion, particularly focusing on the value of stolen goods and the use of prepaid cards. The bill also establishes a new coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in tackling these complex crimes. Finally, it provides tools to prosecute these crimes more effectively.