This bill directs federal agencies including the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Service, and other relevant agencies to create a coordinated strategy for investigating organized retail crime—which the bill defines as coordinated theft, fraud, or illegal acquisition of retail goods for resale across state lines. Within 180 days of enactment, these agencies must develop and submit a joint report outlining how they will improve information sharing among federal law enforcement, assist state and local prosecutors, and partner with the retail industry and local task forces to combat these crimes. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to produce a separate report within one year evaluating coordination between law enforcement and private retailers. The legislation does not authorize new funding but establishes timelines for strategic planning and interagency coordination to address the growing problem of organized retail theft.
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