The bill
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
HR. 2853, 119th Congress — read as touching Big-Box Retail.
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/2853
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
ID: J000295
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Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
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The money
$60,200 raised
30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Committee Review
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Passed House
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2853 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
<DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2853
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 13, 2026
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$60,200
21 donors
PACs
$49,100
Organizations
$1,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$0
1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
$6,600
2
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
$6,600
3
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
$6,600
4
CHEROKEE NATION
$5,800
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON TRIBE
$4,950
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
$3,300
7
SAN PABLO LYTTON CASINO
$3,300
8
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
$3,300
9
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS
$3,000
10
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
$2,650
11
SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
$1,000
12
TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION
$1,000
13
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISION INDIANS
$1,000
1
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
$1,000
2
MAGYAR FARMS, LLC
$250
3
CONCORD CLIFFS LLC
$250
No committee contributions found
No individual contributions found
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
ID: L000590
Top Contributors
10
1
EMILY'S LIST
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$250
Feb 13, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
4
TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$3,000
Dec 31, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 5, 2023
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 9, 2024
7
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$1,500
Jun 30, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
9
RENO SPARKS INDIAN COLONY
OrganizationRENO, NV
$1,000
Jun 21, 2024
10
BRONZE CAFE
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$550
Mar 30, 2023
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
ID: V000129
Top Contributors
10
1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
4
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
7
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
8
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 29, 2024
9
MOORETOWN RANCHERIA
OrganizationOROVILLE, CA
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
10
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
ID: T000468
Top Contributors
10
1
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Feb 1, 2024
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$2,500
Jun 30, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
Jun 30, 2023
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RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY
OrganizationRENO, NV
$1,000
Jun 11, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Sep 8, 2023
7
NET2LINK, LLC
OrganizationPEMBROKE PINES, FL
$250
Oct 23, 2024
8
CHANG, RONIE
GOLDEN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS • REALTOR
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
9
PRITZKER, JAY
STATE OF ILLINOIS • GOVERNOR
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
SCHMIDT, ERIC
HILLSPIRE LLC • MANAGER
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
ID: B001322
Top Contributors
10
1
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$3,300
Jul 30, 2024
2
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$3,300
Aug 23, 2024
3
KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
OrganizationAIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
$2,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2024
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KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
OrganizationAIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
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YAKAMA NATION
OrganizationTOPPENISH, WA
$1,000
Oct 16, 2024
7
JHASHI, VAJA
SELF-EMPLOYED • ENERGY CONSULTANT
IndividualNYACK, NY
$13,200
Jul 22, 2024
8
BENNETT, GREGG
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualORONDO, WA
$6,600
Mar 10, 2024
9
CONNORS, JOHN
VENTURE CAPITAL • IGNITION PARTNERS
IndividualMEDINA, WA
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
10
CONNORS, KATHY
NONE • HOMEMAKER
IndividualMEDINA, WA
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
ID: S001190
Top Contributors
10
1
WEITMAN, AARON
CASTLE KNIGHT • FINANCE
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
Mar 18, 2024
2
SHWACHMAN, KIMBERLY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Feb 27, 2024
3
SHWACHMAN, PERRY J
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP • LAWYER
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Mar 19, 2024
4
POWELL, JESSE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
RAYMAN, STEVE
SELF EMPLOYED • HOTEL BUSINESS
IndividualBIG ROCK, IL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
CHUDACOFF, MARK R
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
7
KADEN, DAVID
BLACKSTONE • SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
CUSHMAN, LINDA
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
HECKTMAN, JEFFREY B.
HILCO GLOBAL • CEO
IndividualHIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
GRAY, JON
BLACKSTONE • PRESIDENT
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
ID: L000597
Top Contributors
10
1
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC)
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Oct 29, 2024
2
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$6,600
Mar 27, 2024
3
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$6,600
Mar 27, 2024
4
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
5
MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
OrganizationMIAMI, FL
$3,000
May 13, 2024
6
RANNEY, TIM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSAINT PETERSBURG, FL
$6,600
Dec 10, 2023
7
BARNETT, HOYT R
PUBLIX • EXECUTIVE
IndividualLAKELAND, FL
$6,600
Feb 21, 2024
8
BOWDEN, VIRGINIA
STAR VIEW ADVISORS • MANAGING PARTNER
IndividualCLEARWATER, FL
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
9
HOSSEINI, FOROUGH B
ICI HOMES • CEO
IndividualDAYTONA, FL
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
10
HOSSEINI, MORTEZA
ICI HOMES • CHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualDAYTONA BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
ID: C001110
Top Contributors
10
1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
COMWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 14, 2024
2
SANTA YENEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$5,000
Aug 19, 2024
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Aug 13, 2024
4
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
5
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
6
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
7
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 15, 2023
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$2,000
Sep 26, 2024
9
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Apr 22, 2024
10
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Sep 15, 2023
Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]
ID: K000405
Top Contributors
10
1
WORDSWORTH, BRIAN L
BRIGADE • MANAGING PARTNER
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
2
BROCK, DAMON A
BROCK CONTRACT SERVICES • CONSTRUCTION
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
3
FONVILLE, KATE J
RETIRD • RETIRD
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
4
HOLDING, FRANK ROYALL
SELF-EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE
IndividualNEW BERN, NC
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
5
JOHNSON, C DAVID
JOHNSON LEXUS • OWNER
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
6
TUCKER, GARLAND S III
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORP. • BROKER
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Dec 5, 2023
7
ARTHUR, KATHERINE CHALK
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMOREHEAD CITY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
8
SEWELL, CECIL WHITAKER MR. JR
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
9
HUDSON, KRISTEN ANDERSON
ANDERSON AUTO GROUP • HUMAN RESOURCES
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
10
WALL, NANCY
WALL RECYCLING • ATTORNEY
IndividualWILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Nov 21, 2023
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
ID: N000191
Top Contributors
10
1
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
2
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,500
Oct 13, 2024
3
YUROK TRIBE
OrganizationKLAMATH, CA
$1,000
Feb 1, 2023
4
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 9, 2024
5
EKLUND, PAUL
IndividualBOULDER, CO
$6,400
Oct 3, 2023
6
EKLUND, PAUL
P.N. EKLUND INTERESTS INC. • REAL ESTATE
IndividualBOULDER, CO
$6,400
Sep 30, 2023
7
KLARMAN, SETH
THE BAUPOST GROUP • CEO
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
8
GROSS, DAVID
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO • INSTRUCTOR
IndividualBOULDER, CO
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
WEAVER, LINDSAY
SELF • ENGINEER
IndividualPAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
10
BLOOM, BRADLEY
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC • INVESTMENTS
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
ID: L000598
Top Contributors
0
No contribution data available
Donor Network - Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
PACs
Organizations
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Politicians
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Total contributions: $107,350
Top Donors - Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Showing top 21 donors by contribution amount
13 PACs3 Orgs5 Committees
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 7 helped.
- +Big-Box Retailconfidence 0.90
The bill targets organized retail crime, which directly impacts big-box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. by providing law enforcement tools and a coordination center to combat theft, thus benefiting the industry (Sec. 3 amends criminal statutes; Sec. 4 establishes Center).
- +Surface Transportationconfidence 0.85
Findings (4) and (6) highlight cargo theft across rails, roads, and distribution points; Sec. 3 amends statutes related to interstate shipments (section 659) and transportation of stolen goods (2314, 2315), directly benefiting freight rail, trucking, and logistics industries.
- +Restaurants & Food Serviceconfidence 0.80
Restaurants and food service are part of the retail ecosystem affected by organized theft; the bill's focus on combating organized retail crime includes protection for consumable goods like food (Findings (10) mentions targeting consumable goods including agriculture, food products).
- +Pharmaceuticalsconfidence 0.80
Findings (10) mentions organized theft groups target medicines; Findings (14)(B) notes impact on integrity of agricultural and consumable goods; Findings (15)(A)(VII) references impact on scarcity of vital products including medicines. The bill's enforcement tools would help pharmaceutical companies combat theft of medicines.
- +Hospitals & Health Systemsconfidence 0.75
Hospitals are victims of medicine and medical supply theft; Findings (10) and (14)(B) reference targeting of consumable goods including medicines; Findings (15)(A)(VII) mentions impact on scarcity of vital products like medicines and infant formula. The bill's measures would aid in protecting healthcare supply chains.
- +Agribusinessconfidence 0.70
Findings (10) states organized theft groups target consumable goods including agriculture and food products, implying agribusinesses are victims; the bill's measures to combat such crime would benefit them by reducing theft.
+ 1 more industry not shown.