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H.R. 4286 (104th)

Car Find Act of 1996

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Introduced

28 September 1996

Last action

4 October 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]

Subjects

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Source updated

21 August 2025

Summary

Car Find Act of 1996 - Amends the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 to direct the Attorney General to: (1) establish and publicize a toll-free telephone number for reporting stolen and abandoned vehicles; and (2) use such number to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, insurance carriers, and other appropriate persons. Authorizes the Attorney General to collect fees from insurance carriers and other appropriate persons to offset the costs of establishing and maintaining such number. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 28 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 October 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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