Senate Bill 3577
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Auto Theft Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 18, 2025
Bill Intelligence
This bill establishes the Auto Theft Prevention Act, creating a grant program to assist state and local law enforcement agencies combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. States must demonstrate need and propose plans for using grant funds, with priority given to areas with higher rates of auto theft. Grants will support purchasing equipment, hiring and training officers, funding overtime, task forces, and data collection. The bill authorizes $30 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030. Additionally, it allows COPS grant funds to be used for combating auto theft and trafficking.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
3577
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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December 18, 2025
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12/18/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/18/2025
Introduced in Senate
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