Bills · HR 568
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 568Law enforcement administration and fundingCrimes against property
Auto Theft Prevention Act
INTRO JAN 20· LAST ACTION JAN 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because car theft is a significant problem across the country, impacting many people through financial losses, increased insurance premiums, and a general sense of insecurity. By providing dedicated federal funding, this bill aims to give police departments the specific tools and staff they need to tackle this issue more effectively.
If this bill becomes law, states and local communities, especially those hit hardest by car theft, would gain new resources to invest in crime prevention, investigation, and recovery of stolen vehicles. Without this bill, law enforcement agencies might continue to struggle with limited budgets and resources, potentially leading to persistent or rising car theft rates and the continued associated costs and frustrations for car owners.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new 'Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program' within the Department of Justice within 60 days of the bill becoming law.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream specifically for combating auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Directs funds to State Attorneys General proportionally based on the previous year's auto theft levels, with requirements for subgranting to local law enforcement.
This ensures that areas with the highest car theft rates receive greater financial support to address the problem.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant money to be used for a wide range of anti-theft activities, including equipment, hiring, training, joint task forces, and data collection.
This provides flexibility for law enforcement agencies to implement strategies best suited to their specific needs to combat auto theft.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $30,000,000 to be set aside each year from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the new grant program.
This specifies the financial commitment the federal government would make to support these anti-theft efforts over several years.
PROVISION 05
Amends existing law to explicitly add combating auto thefts and trafficking as an eligible use for existing COPS Grant Program funds.
This broadens the scope of an established federal grant program, allowing more existing funds to be directed towards fighting car theft.
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 20
Introduced in House
JAN 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 568
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 20, 2025
Last actionJan 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2025
House BillHR 568Law enforcement administration and fundingCrimes against property
Auto Theft Prevention Act
INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 20, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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