Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 139 Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 10:27 AM

Summary of Bill S 139

Bill 118 s 139, also known as the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish an Organized Retail Crime Center within the Department of Justice. This center would be responsible for coordinating efforts to combat organized retail crime, which involves groups of individuals stealing large quantities of merchandise from retail stores for the purpose of reselling it for profit.

The bill outlines the duties of the Organized Retail Crime Center, which include collecting and analyzing data on organized retail crime, providing training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and retail businesses, and facilitating communication and collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the center and requires annual reports to be submitted to Congress on its activities and effectiveness in combating organized retail crime. The goal of this legislation is to help reduce the prevalence of organized retail crime and protect businesses and consumers from the negative impacts of this illegal activity. Overall, the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023 aims to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of efforts to combat organized retail crime through the establishment of a dedicated center within the Department of Justice.

Congressional Summary of S 139

Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023

This bill establishes a center—the Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center—within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate the federal law enforcement activities 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.

The bill also requires DHS and the Department of Justice to jointly isssue formal guidance to relevant agencies and offices for modifying or expanding the prioritization of training and technical assistance designed to counter organized retail crime.

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Current Status of Bill S 139

Bill S 139 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill S 139 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2023. Bill S 139's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 139

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Congressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimePerformance measurementRetail and wholesale trades

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 139

Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces.

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