CORCA Coalition Letter to the US Leadership
Dear Majority Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, and Leader Jeffries:
On behalf of the undersigned companies and trade associations representing a broad spectrum of the American economy, we write to express our strong support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (CORCA) S.1404/H.R. 2853 and urge its swift passage.
Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to grow as criminal networks engage in a wide range of illicit activities — including retail and cargo theft, gift card fraud, and the trafficking of stolen goods. These sophisticated criminal gangs are deeply harmful and continually disrupt everything from Main Street retailers to complex supply chains, while endangering the safety of workers and communities across the country.
On top of harming businesses, consumers and workers these criminal rings use the ill-gotten profits from the sale of these stolen goods to fund broader illegal enterprises — human and drug trafficking, money laundering and assisting transnational criminal groups. Their activities also increasingly involve violence, threats, and intimidation tactics which place frontline workers at risk and create unsafe conditions in stores, warehouses, and transportation hubs.
In addition to highly visible retail crimes, the reach of organized criminal networks is expanding throughout the supply chain. Cargo theft has become one of the most damaging and increasingly common tactics, targeting goods in transit — whether by truck, rail, or at distribution centers — and resulting in billions of dollars in losses. These thefts delay deliveries, disrupt inventory systems, and place transportation and logistics workers at serious risk, while undermining the reliability of supply chains that families and businesses rely on every day. Gift card fraud, another tactic used by these networks, enables the direct theft of funds from consumers and businesses, compounding financial losses and eroding trust in everyday transactions.
The impact of ORC is felt at every level of the supply chain that spans across the country throughout numerous jurisdictions. Warehouse workers, truck drivers, rail workers, retail employees, and loss prevention professionals are increasingly exposed to dangerous and sometimes violent encounters. These crimes also strain local law enforcement resources and erode the sense of safety in neighborhoods where these criminal networks operate and profit. Given the scope and sophistication of these criminal operations, a federal response is needed.
CORCA offers a comprehensive, bipartisan solution to help address this growing problem. By establishing a dedicated center within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the bill would enhance coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. It also strengthens investigative tools and penalties to dismantle the criminal enterprises behind these illegal operations.
As we approach peak retail and shipping season, the need for stronger tools to combat ORC remains urgent. Criminal networks continue to target certain segments in the supply chain and enforcement gaps across multiple jurisdictions. CORCA offers a timely solution by enhancing coordination, supporting prosecutors and law enforcement. This legislation will also protect workers, businesses, and consumers during a critical period for the economy. We urge you to prioritize this legislation and work toward its enactment. The safety of our workforce, the strength of our supply chains, and the security of our communities depend on it.
Thank you for your leadership and continued attention to this urgent issue.
Read the full CORCA Coalition Letter here.
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7-Eleven, Inc.
Aéropostale Inc.
Agriculture Transportation Coalition – AgTC
American Cotton Shippers Association
American Logistics Association
American Trucking Association
Arkansas Trucking Association
At Home Stores
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Big River Coalition
BNSF Railway
Brooks Brothers Inc.
Burlingtons
C.H. Robinson Worldwide. Inc.
Dollar Tree, Inc.,
EasyPost
Eddie Bauer LLC
Florida Trucking Association
Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)
GE Appliances, Haier
Gemini Shippers Association
Idaho Trucking Association
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Intermodal Association of North America
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
International Foodservice Distributors Association
International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA)
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)
JCPenney
Kentucky Retail Federation
Leather and Hide Council of America
Lowe's
Lucky Brand
Maine Motor Transport Association
Maryland Association of Chain Drug Stores
Maryland Food Industry Council
Maryland Motor Truck Association
Maryland Retailers Alliance
Milwaukee Tool
Minnesota Trucking Association
National Association of Manufacturers
National District Attorneys Association
National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
National Insurance Crime Bureau
National Milk Producers Federation
National Retail Federation
National Small Business Association (NSBA)
Nautica
NCBFAA Shippers Association
Nebraska Trucking Association
North Dakota Motor Carriers Association
Ohio Trucking Association
Oregon Trucking Association
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)
Pirate Ship
QVC Group, Inc.
Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Saks Global
Tailored Brands
Target Corporation
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association
The Association of American Railroads (AAR)
The DHL Group
The Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA)
The Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA)
The Home Depot
The Kroger Co.
The National Confectioners Association
The Retail Merchants of Hawaii
Toy Shippers Association (TOYSA)
Tractor Supply Company
Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Travelers
Trucking Association of New York
TTI, maker of RYOBI branded power tools
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Dairy Export Council
U.S. Meat Export Federation
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Utah Trucking Association
Virginia Retail Federation
Virginia Trucking Association
Walgreens
West Virginia Trucking Association
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
World Shipping Council