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H.R. 847 (118th)

Auto Theft Prevention Act

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Introduced

6 February 2023

Last action

6 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Mikie Sherrill, Don Bacon, Angie Craig, Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], David Trone, Josh Harder, Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Glenn Ivey, Gabe Vasquez, Bill Pascrell, Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Timothy Kennedy, Wiley Nickel

Subjects

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9 April 2026

Summary

Auto Theft Prevention Act This bill establishes a grant program and allows other grants to be used to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking. Specifically, the bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants for state and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. Grant funds must be used for specified purposes, including to purchase equipment, hire additional law enforcement officers, and provide resources and training. The bill also allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to combat auto thefts and stolen automobile trafficking.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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