From the National Retail Federation: U.S. House Passes Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
May 12, 2026
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853) by a 348-60 vote. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. It is unclear at this point how quickly the Senate will act or if any issues may arise.
NRF sent a key vote letter to all House members last week urging a “YES” vote on the bill. NRF issued a press release commending the bipartisan passage of the bill.
Thank you to everyone who has helped support this bill. We need to continue our efforts to ensure Senate passage.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
