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To provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes.
1/21/2025, 9:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 568
Bill 119 hr 568, also known as the "Combat Auto Theft Act," aims to provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to help them combat auto theft and the trafficking of stolen automobiles. The bill also includes provisions for other related purposes.
The funding provided by this bill will assist law enforcement agencies in implementing strategies and programs to prevent and investigate auto theft, as well as to track down and recover stolen vehicles. This funding will also support efforts to dismantle criminal organizations involved in auto theft and trafficking.
The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between State and local law enforcement agencies, as well as with other relevant stakeholders such as insurance companies and auto manufacturers, in order to effectively combat auto theft and trafficking. It also encourages the sharing of information and best practices among these entities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 568 seeks to address the issue of auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking by providing resources and support to law enforcement agencies at the State and local levels. By doing so, the bill aims to reduce the prevalence of auto theft and protect consumers from the financial and safety risks associated with this criminal activity.
The funding provided by this bill will assist law enforcement agencies in implementing strategies and programs to prevent and investigate auto theft, as well as to track down and recover stolen vehicles. This funding will also support efforts to dismantle criminal organizations involved in auto theft and trafficking.
The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between State and local law enforcement agencies, as well as with other relevant stakeholders such as insurance companies and auto manufacturers, in order to effectively combat auto theft and trafficking. It also encourages the sharing of information and best practices among these entities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 568 seeks to address the issue of auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking by providing resources and support to law enforcement agencies at the State and local levels. By doing so, the bill aims to reduce the prevalence of auto theft and protect consumers from the financial and safety risks associated with this criminal activity.
Congressional Summary of HR 568
Auto Theft Prevention Act
This bill establishes a grant program 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.
The bill also allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to combat auto thefts and stolen automobile trafficking.
Current Status of Bill HR 568
Bill HR 568 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2025. Bill HR 568 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2025. Bill HR 568's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 568
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 568
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 568
To provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes.
To provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 568
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