H.R. 1173 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
H.R. 1173 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2009, sponsored by Brad Ellsworth with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to define "organized retail crime" as: (1) the stealing, embezzlement, obtaining by fraud, false pretenses, or other illegal means of retail merchandise in quantities that would not normally be purchased for personal use or consumption for the purpose of reselling or otherwise reentering such retail merchandise in commerce; or (2) the recruitment of persons…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad Ellsworth (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 16, 2009)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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