Increase penalties and improve law enforcement resources to reduce the rate of motor vehicle theft.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Auto Theft Prevention Act?
The Auto Theft Prevention Act, known as S. 3577, has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since December 17, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill has seen no recorded action since December 17, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Auto Theft Prevention Act (H.R. 568 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 847 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 847 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.