Bill · H.R. 3600· House(119-HR-3600)
LOOTER Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery Act of 2025" or the "LOOTER Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to establish specific punishments for larceny occurring during natural disasters. The legislation targets crimes committed in counties subject to an emergency declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It differentiates between punishments for petit larceny and grand larceny. Depending on the crime, individuals could face fines, imprisonment, or both.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal jurisdiction by adding new criminalized offenses to Title 18.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill provides increased legal protection against theft during disaster recovery periods.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-2
The bill increases criminal penalties for specific larceny crimes, which may increase incarceration rates.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Increased criminal penalties for petit larceny may disproportionately affect low-income individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Penalties for Petit Larceny: Under Section 2(a), anyone committing petit larceny during a declared emergency could be fined or imprisoned for up to 1 year. This provides a specific legal consequence for smaller thefts during disasters.
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Establishment of Penalties for Grand Larceny: Under Section 2(a), anyone committing grand larceny during a declared emergency could be fined or imprisoned for up to 5 years. This creates a more significant penalty for larger thefts during these periods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households-2
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York