Auto Theft Prevention Act

# Auto Theft Prevention Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Auto Theft Prevention Act would create a grant program to help state and local police departments fight auto theft and the trafficking of stolen vehicles. It would direct the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to distribute money to law enforcement agencies for this purpose, and it would also allow existing grant funds already available through the same program to be used toward these anti-theft efforts. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects state and local police departments, which would become eligible to receive federal funding to address auto theft in their communities.

Indirectly, it could benefit vehicle owners and communities experiencing high rates of car theft by potentially increasing enforcement efforts. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, no action has been taken to advance it further.