New federal program would help local police fight auto theft and stolen car rings.
This bill would create a new federal grant program to help state and local police departments fight auto theft and stolen car trafficking. It would set aside $30 million each year for five years for these efforts. The bill would also expand an existing grant program to specifically allow funds to be used for combating auto theft.
Currently, there is no specific federal grant program dedicated to helping state and local police fight auto theft. While the COPS Grant Program exists, combating auto theft is not explicitly listed as an authorized use for its funds. If this bill becomes law, a new "Auto Theft Prevention Act" grant program would be established, offering $30 million annually from the government's budget year 2026 through 2030 to state and local law enforcement. Additionally, the existing COPS Grant Program would be updated to clearly allow its funds to be used for combating auto theft and stolen car trafficking.
S 3577 · 119th Congress · December 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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