119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 2853Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
Republicans pass bill strengthening penalties for organized retail theft
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)206 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 10, 2025
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13 Democrats, 17 Republicans (of 30 shown).
Activity timeline
May 13
May 13
May 13
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12
May 12
May 12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12
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May 12
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 60 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H3364-3366)
May 12
May 12
May 12
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 60 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H3364-3366)
May 12
May 12
May 12
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3376)
May 12
May 12
May 12
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12
May 12
May 12
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2853.
May 12
May 12
May 12
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3364-3369)
May 12
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May 12
Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 30
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Jan 30
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
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All 17 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
May 13
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 60 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H3364-3366)
May 12
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 60 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H3364-3366)
May 12
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3376)
May 12
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2853.
May 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3364-3369)
May 12
HOUSEMr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 30
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
Jan 30
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-471.
Jan 30
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-471.
Jan 13
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 13
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Apr 10
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10
Introduced in House
Apr 10
Introduced in House
All 30 cosponsors
13 Democrats · 17 Republicans
Democrats (13)
Lee, SusieNV-03
Titus, DinaNV-01
Correa, J. LuisCA-46
Neguse, JoeCO-02
Morelle, Joseph D.NY-25
Carbajal, Salud O.CA-24
Cuellar, HenryTX-28
Costa, JimCA-21
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
Magaziner, SethRI-02
DelBene, Suzan K.WA-01
Strickland, MarilynWA-10
Republicans (17)
Valadao, David G.CA-22
Baumgartner, MichaelWA-05
Lee, Laurel M.FL-15
Knott, BradNC-13
LaLota, NickNY-01
Amodei, Mark E.NV-02
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Nehls, Troy E.TX-22
Malliotakis, NicoleNY-11
Wied, TonyWI-08
Womack, SteveAR-03
Edwards, ChuckNC-11
Moore, BarryAL-01
Bean, AaronFL-04
Allen, Rick W.GA-12
Moore, TimNC-14
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