What does Preamble of Auto Theft Prevention Act do?

This bill aims to provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies. The stated purpose is to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Auto Theft Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Auto Theft Prevention Act.

What does AUTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM. of Auto Theft Prevention Act do?

This section establishes the Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) of the Department of Justice. The Program provides funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. Grants are awarded to State Attorneys General, with amounts proportional to the level of auto thefts in each state in the prior year. At least 50% of each state's grant must be distributed as subgrants to local law enforcement agencies, prioritized by auto theft levels. At least 25% of each state's grant must be allocated to State law enforcement agencies. Funds can be used for activities such as purchasing equipment, hiring personnel, providing training, establishing task forces, data collection, and administrative costs (up to 5%). The Act authorizes $30,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the Program.

What does ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USES OF COPS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS. of Auto Theft Prevention Act do?

This section amends Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Paragraph (24) is redesignated as paragraph (25). Paragraph (23) is modified by striking ‘(22)’ and inserting ‘(23)’. Paragraph (23) is redesignated as paragraph (24). A new paragraph (23) is added to authorize the use of Cops Grant Program funds to combat auto thefts and stolen automobile trafficking. Authorized uses of these funds include purchasing equipment, hiring personnel, covering overtime costs, expanding training, funding task forces, and supporting data collection and research.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Auto Theft Prevention Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'local law enforcement agency' is defined as an entity administered by a locality that primarily prevents and detects crime and enforces criminal laws. A 'locality' is defined as a city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. The term 'State' includes all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several territories. A 'State law enforcement agency' is defined as a State entity that primarily prevents and detects crime and enforces criminal laws.

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Auto Theft Prevention Act

Last updated: 1/20/2025 · Introduced: 1/20/2025

Author: Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The Auto Theft Prevention Act establishes a grant program providing $30 million annually from 2026-2030 to state and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking.
The bill requires states to distribute at least 50% of their grant funding as subgrants to local law enforcement agencies and allocate at least 25% to state law enforcement agencies.
This Act expands the authorized uses of COPS Grant Program funds to specifically include activities aimed at preventing and addressing auto thefts and stolen automobile trafficking.

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