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HR 5932 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Crimes against property Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Justice Executive agency funding and structure Retail and wholesale trades

Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010

Introduced: July 29, 2010 Introduced by: Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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Sep 29, 2010
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 28, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7164)
Sep 28, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7164)
Sep 28, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5932.
Sep 28, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7164-7168)
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 20, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 29, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 29, 2010
Introduced in House
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Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010 - Directs the Attorney General to establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit to: (1) investigate and prosecute those instances of organized retail theft over which the Department of Justice (DOJ) has jurisdiction; (2) assist state and local law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting organized retail theft; and (3) consult with key stakeholders, including retailers and online market places, to obtain information about instances of and trends in organized retail theft.

Provides that the Unit shall include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspection Services, prosecutors, and any other necessary personnel.

Defines "organized retail theft" as: (1) the obtaining of retail merchandise by illegal means to resell or otherwise place such merchandise back into the stream of commerce; or (2) aiding or abetting the commission of, or conspiring to commit, such theft.

Requires the Attorney General to submit to the Judiciary Committees of Congress and make available to the public on the DOJ website a report containing recommendations on how retailers, online businesses, and law enforcement agencies can help prevent and combat organized retail theft .

Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015.

What's happening now September 29, 2010

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5932: Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-5932/
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