Two leading dairy industry organizations have expressed strong support following House approval of legislation designed to address organized retail crime that has been disrupting dairy shipments nationwide.
The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council released statements praising lawmakers for advancing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act, known as CORCA, which targets criminal operations that break into cargo shipments.
According to NMPF President and CEO Gregg Doud, the legislation represents a valuable resource for dairy farmers working to deliver products to consumers without disruption. “CORCA is an important tool for our dairy producers to ensure that their products reach end customers safely and on time,” Doud stated. He thanked Representatives Joyce, Lee, Valadao and Titus for spearheading what he called practical legislation aimed at reducing cargo theft incidents that continue to impact dairy transportation companies.
USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden emphasized how criminal activity has interfered with international dairy trade. “U.S. dairy exporters rely upon a supply chain that is safe and reliable in order to reach customers around the world,” Harden explained. “Unfortunately, our dairy exports have been collateral damage as criminals break into shipping containers in search of high-value retail goods.” She described the House-approved measure as essential for giving dairy shippers and law enforcement better tools to address these challenges.
Both organizations indicated they plan to advocate for Senate passage of the bipartisan measure to make it law.
