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Bipartisan proposal would make looting a felony during disasters

  • A bipartisan group in the U.S. Congress proposed the LOOTER Act to criminalize looting during federally declared disasters as a felony offense.
  • The legislation responds to repeated looting incidents after natural disasters, including wildfires and Hurricane Harvey, which caused extensive damage and fatalities.
  • The LOOTER Act seeks to establish federal punishments for individuals found guilty of theft-related offenses committed within federally declared disaster zones, aiming to enhance community safety and support law enforcement efforts.
  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta noted there is a “disturbing and consistent behavior” of looting following disasters, which deepens victims’ suffering, and the bill sends a message of accountability.
  • The bill intends to ensure justice for victims and hold offenders responsible, acknowledging that disasters increase people’s vulnerability to crime and property loss.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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