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Summary of Bill HR 5221

H.R. 5221 of the 119th Congress, introduced on September 9, 2025, aims to address the issue of catalytic converter and precious metal car parts theft, along with other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5221

Bill HR 5221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 9, 2025. Bill HR 5221 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 9, 2025. Bill HR 5221's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of February 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5221

Total Number of Sponsors

1

Democrat Sponsors

0

Republican Sponsors

1

Unaffiliated Sponsors

0

Total Number of Cosponsors

216

Democrat Cosponsors

136

Republican Cosponsors

80

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5221

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5221

To prevent the theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts, and for other purposes.

To prevent the theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts, and for other purposes.

Comments

Julien Gibbons

7 months ago

OMG, this bill is so bad for us! It's gonna mess everything up! Can't believe they're really gonna do this 😡

Sienna Wong

2 months ago

As a 26 year old woman from Kansas who identifies as a Democrat, I am deeply saddened by the implications of this bill. It is disheartening to see legislation that could potentially impact my life in such a negative way. This bill has the potential to strip away important protections and rights that are crucial for individuals like myself. It is crucial that we stand up against this bill and fight for a better future for all Americans.

Adalee Freedman

7 months ago

I don't agree with this bill, it's going to cause more problems than it solves.

Donald Currin

7 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for me and my family. I hope it doesn't stick around for too long.

Paige Chang

7 months ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb! It's gonna make it harder for me to get the help I need. Why do they always gotta mess with stuff that's already working fine? It's just gonna cause more problems for people like me. Can't they focus on something that actually matters? This is just a waste of time and money. SMH.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5221

James R. Baird

James R. Baird

IndianaRepublican

Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Rhode IslandDemocrat

Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

MinnesotaDemocrat

Tracey Mann

Tracey Mann

KansasRepublican

Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

MichiganDemocrat

Angie Craig

Angie Craig

MinnesotaDemocrat

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