Increase federal penalties and coordination to stop organized retail theft rings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025?
The House passed H.R. 2853 on May 12, 2026, and the bill is now waiting for the Senate Judiciary Committee to take action. The Senate must decide to schedule a vote for this bill, but history shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate. This effort faces a high chance of stalling because the Senate often does not move forward on legislation sent over from the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (H.R. 2853 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 140 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 140 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 895 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 895 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
David Joyce (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.