Washington — The American Trucking Associations today delivered a coalition letter to the U.S. Senate, urging swift action to advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Signed by 191 businesses and associations representing a wide range of industries—including the Association of American Railroads and the Retail Industry Leaders Association—the letter underscores the urgent need for federal leadership in addressing the escalating threat of cargo theft.
Last month, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed CORCA with strong bipartisan support, sending a clear message about the importance of protecting frontline transportation workers, retailers, consumers, and communities. Now, industry leaders are calling on the Senate to build on this momentum and advance the legislation to the President’s desk.
“[O]rganized retail and supply chain crime requires a federal response, as it is being driven by coordinated, multi-state criminal networks. These are not isolated incidents, and current enforcement tools are not keeping pace with the scale and sophistication of these operations,” the coalition wrote. “The House’s overwhelming bipartisan vote, following unanimous approval in the House Judiciary Committee, demonstrates that Congress can come together to address this growing threat to public safety, workers, and commerce. We respectfully urge Senate leadership to build on this momentum by advancing CORCA for timely consideration and passage in the Senate.” (....)