119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 26, 2025
H.R. 5048In CommitteeLabor and Employment
Democrats introduce bill strengthening penalties for retail theft crimes
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth (D-RI)25 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 26, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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All 25 cosponsors
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Democrats (25)
Evans, DwightPA-03
Pocan, MarkWI-02
Dingell, DebbieMI-06
Boyle, Brendan F.PA-02
Carson, AndréIN-07
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Chu, JudyCA-28
Norcross, DonaldNJ-01
Jackson, Jonathan L.IL-01
Sykes, Emilia StrongOH-13
Khanna, RoCA-17
Tlaib, RashidaMI-12
Tokuda, Jill N.HI-02
Hayes, JahanaCT-05
Latimer, GeorgeNY-16
Larson, John B.CT-01
Ansari, YassaminAZ-03
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