Bills · S 3577
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3577Crime and Law Enforcement
Auto Theft Prevention Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenState and local law enforcement agencies across the United States would be most directly affected. They would be eligible to apply for and receive funding to enhance their efforts against auto theft and illegal car trafficking. This includes city police departments, county sheriff's offices, and state police.
Indirectly, communities and individual citizens would be affected. The bill aims to reduce car thefts, which could lead to fewer people becoming victims of this crime, potentially lower insurance rates, and an overall increase in public safety. Those living in areas with higher rates of car theft would likely see more direct benefits due to the bill's prioritization of funding for such localities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an "Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program" to provide federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies.
Creates a new dedicated funding stream specifically aimed at helping police combat car theft and illegal trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Requires states to apply for grants by demonstrating their need for assistance, past efforts to reduce auto theft, and a clear plan for how they will use the funds.
Ensures that funds are allocated to states with a proven problem and a strategic approach to using the resources effectively.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that recipient states distribute at least 50% of grant funds to local law enforcement agencies and at least 25% to state law enforcement agencies, prioritizing areas with high auto theft rates.
Directs a significant portion of the funding to local communities and ensures a minimum level of investment at both state and local levels to address the problem where it is most prevalent.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that grant funds can be used for equipment (e.g., license plate readers), hiring officers and support staff, overtime costs, training, joint task forces, and data collection.
Provides clear guidelines for how the money can be spent, allowing flexibility for law enforcement to address their specific needs in combating auto theft.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes an appropriation of $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the new grant program.
Designates the specific amount and duration of federal funding available for this program.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
64
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 18
Introduced in Senate
DEC 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3577
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
Senate BillS 3577Crime and Law Enforcement
Auto Theft Prevention Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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