RILA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Senate Action on Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today delivered a coalition letter to the United States Senate, urging swift action to advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Signed by 191 businesses and associations from across the nation, the letter underscores the urgent need for federal leadership in addressing the escalating threat of organized retail crime. 

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed CORCA with strong bipartisan support, sending a clear message about the importance of protecting retailers, consumers, and communities. Now, retail leaders are calling on the Senate to build on this momentum and advance the legislation to the President’s desk. 

“The overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act in the House reflects the broad consensus that dismantling organized retail crime networks requires decisive action and federal intervention,” said Sarah Gilmore, Senior Director, Government Affairs at RILA. “We urge the Senate to act quickly and collaboratively to pass CORCA and deliver meaningful solutions for retailers and communities across America.” 

RILA and its coalition partners remain committed to working with lawmakers to ensure the safety and security of businesses, employees, and consumers nationwide. 

Ensuring CORCA gets signed into law this year is a critical component to RILA’s overarching strategy to address the industry-wide problem of retail theft. RILA is leading the industry in bringing together retailers, law enforcement, community leaders, and policy makers at every level to find solutions to restore vibrancy in communities across the country. Learn more at rila.org/focus-area/asset-protection