H.R. 2853
Expands federal enforcement of organized retail crime
Lets federal prosecutors add up stolen goods values over 12 months, use related crimes in money laundering cases, and creates a Homeland Security center to coordinate enforcement.
- Prosecutors can count stolen items' total value over 12 months to bring federal charges
- Retail and cargo theft offenses can be used as underlying crimes in money laundering cases
- Money laundering law would cover prepaid cards, gift certificates, and store gift cards
- Creates a temporary center in Homeland Security to coordinate federal enforcement
Passed the House · Senate's turn