RILA Urges Swift Passage of the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act
RILA continues to call on Congress to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA).
Retail Supply Chain Policy Updates
Retail supply chains are shaped by evolving legislation, trade policy, transportation regulations, and security efforts in logistics. This page highlights key policy developments RILA is monitoring that could impact how retailers move goods through the global supply chain.
The Supply Chain Legislation & Policy We’re Watching
Retailers rely on resilient, efficient supply chains to meet consumer demand and support economic growth. RILA monitors federal and state legislation that could affect how goods move through the retail supply chain — from port infrastructure and trucking regulations to cargo theft and environmental oversight. Below is a selection of key policy developments and legislative proposals we are tracking.
Combatting Organized Retail Crime & Cargo Theft
Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA)
Would establish a federal coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen investigations, improve information sharing, and support recovery of stolen goods.
Cargo Theft Legislation
Bipartisan efforts in Congress aim to increase penalties, close jurisdictional gaps, and modernize enforcement tools to address the rising tide of cargo theft.
Organized Retail Crime and Cargo Theft and the Urgent Need for Stronger Laws
A recent federal crackdown exposed the staggering scale and sophistication of cargo theft in America’s supply chain.
Looking Ahead: Supply Chain Policy Outlook in 2025
RILA’s Director of Government Affairs Sarah Gilmore explores what to expect in supply chain policy.
Freight Fraud & Trucking Reform
Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Would strengthen the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s authority to combat freight fraud and protect consumers from deceptive shipping practices.
Driver Misclassification at Ports (California)
State enforcement actions targeting misclassification in the drayage sector could reshape port trucking operations and labor compliance.
Retail Crime Crackdown Steps Forward But Far from Over
ORC has been a growing issue for retailers, hitting supply chains and bottom lines hard. Last month, we talked about the increasing urgency to tackle cargo theft and large-scale retail crime. Since then, some movement has happened—but it’s clear there’s still a long road ahead.
Key Supply Chain Legislation Advances
RILA is hopeful that these bills will receive the necessary support from Congress to help ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain.
Maritime & Port Infrastructure
SHIPS for America Act
Seeks to strengthen U.S. maritime capacity through sustained funding, shipbuilding investment, and coordinated national oversight.
Port Infrastructure Development
The Administration’s FY26 budget proposes $550 million for port modernization and infrastructure improvements to support freight movement.
Supply Chain Shifts and Port Pressures What Retailers and Policymakers Need to Watch
Faced with trade policy uncertainty, retailers are recalibrating their supply chains to minimize disruption for U.S. consumers and ensure that shoppers can get the things they need, especially for upcoming seasons like back to school and the holidays.
Looking Ahead: Supply Chain Policy Outlook in 2025
RILA’s Director of Government Affairs Sarah Gilmore explores what to expect in supply chain policy.
Emissions & Environmental Oversight
Expanding Emissions Oversight (California)
New regulations would expand oversight of high-emission logistics facilities such as warehouses and ports, even when emissions occur indirectly through transportation activity.
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