Bills · S 2238
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2238Transportation and Public Works
PART Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCatalytic converter theft has become a widespread and costly problem for car owners across the United States. Thieves target these parts because they contain valuable precious metals, and removing them can take only minutes, leaving vehicle owners with repair bills often running into thousands of dollars and the inconvenience of a disabled car. This bill matters because it directly addresses this issue by making it much harder for stolen catalytic converters to be resold.
If this bill becomes law, the required marking of new parts and the availability of free marking for existing cars would create a system where stolen parts are traceable, reducing their value to thieves and making them more difficult to sell. This could lead to a significant decrease in catalytic converter thefts, saving car owners money, reducing insurance claims, and restoring peace of mind. Without this law, the current ease of reselling unmarked stolen parts means that thefts are likely to continue at high rates, leaving car owners vulnerable to substantial financial losses and disruptions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create rules mandating that all new catalytic converters be marked with an identification number.
This makes newly manufactured catalytic converters traceable, significantly deterring theft and aiding in recovery.
PROVISION 02
Allows the identification marking to be a unique part number linked to a law enforcement accessible database that can retrieve the vehicle's VIN.
This provides a powerful tool for law enforcement to identify stolen parts even if the full VIN isn't directly on the converter.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a grant program to fund eligible entities (e.g., police, dealers, repair shops) to stamp identification numbers on existing catalytic converters for free to car owners.
This provision addresses the millions of cars already on the road, offering a practical solution for current vehicle owners to protect their property.
PROVISION 04
Amends existing federal law to ensure that catalytic converters must be marked, even if a manufacturer typically receives an exemption from other theft prevention standards.
This closes a potential loophole, ensuring that all catalytic converters are subject to the new marking requirements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2238
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2238Transportation and Public Works
PART Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
1
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