giving law enforcement the tools they need to do their job and protect our communities
Give law enforcement additional tools to combat organized retail and supply chain crime, including tools to disrupt criminal networks and strengthen investigations.
Occurrences
Evidence
The reported House text for H.R. 2853 states it is 'To combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces.' The bill was introduced by Rep. Joyce and reported in the House on January 30, 2026.
Floor remarks on May 12, 2026 describe the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act as giving law enforcement 'the tools they need' and say that by creating an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center, the bill will improve coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and strengthen prosecutors’ ability to pursue criminal investigations.
The hearing addendum says the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (S. 1404 / H.R. 2853) would better equip law enforcement agencies, was introduced by Rep. David Joyce and Sen. Chuck Grassley, and was 'currently being considered by the Judiciary Committee.'
Assessments
Joyce materially advanced the promise by introducing and helping report H.R. 2853, which directly targets organized retail and cargo/supply-chain crime and is described as giving law enforcement better tools and coordination. But the evidence shows committee consideration and House reporting, not final enactment or a completed program, so the promise was not fully delivered within the available record.
Joyce materially advanced the promise by introducing H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, and getting it reported in the House. The bill’s text and related remarks show it would create new coordination and investigative tools for law enforcement to combat organized retail and supply-chain crime. However, the evidence provided shows the measure was still under consideration in 2026 and does not show enactment into law or completed implementation of those tools. Because there was concrete legislative progress but not final delivery of the promised outcome, the best judgment is partial rather than delivered.