Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010
Latest action · Sep 29, 2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 29, 2010
- Passed HouseSep 28, 2010
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 29, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Original | Jul 29, 2010 |
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Original | Jul 29, 2010 |
| R-TX | Lamar Smith | Original | Jul 29, 2010 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jul 29, 2010 |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Sep 20, 2010 | |
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred Sep 30, 2010 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2010Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sep 28, 2010Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 28, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7164-7168)
- Sep 28, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5932.
- Sep 28, 2010Passed/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, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 20, 2010Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Jul 29, 2010Introduced in House
- Jul 29, 2010Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H7164–H7168Text printed H7164 | Bob Goodlatte R-VA, Lamar Smith R-TX, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott D-VA | Sep 28, 2010 |
Titles 3
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010
- Short Titles as Passed House
- Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2010Referred in Senate
- Sep 28, 2010Engrossed in House
- Jul 29, 2010Introduced in House
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