HR 847
118th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against property
Law enforcement administration and funding
Motor vehicles
Smuggling and trafficking
State and local government operations
Auto Theft Prevention Act
Introduced: February 6, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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