Increase penalties for the theft of motor vehicles and related criminal activities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Don’t STEAL Act?
The Don’t STEAL Act, known as H.R. 5048, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since August 25, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the proposal has seen no action for 10 months. Most bills never receive a committee vote, as inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Don’t STEAL Act (H.R. 5048 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9337 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9337 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Seth Magaziner (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.