Catalytic Converter Theft: New Federal Penalties for Trafficking
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The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a common crime, but many bills fail to get a final vote before the session ends.
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The bill creates a brand new federal crime for knowingly possessing or buying a stolen catalytic converter to resell it or its metals. People convicted face up to 5 years in prison and a $100,000 fine for a first offense, or up to 10 years and $200,000 for repeat offenses, giving them a federal criminal record in addition to any state charges.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deputy Darren Almendarez Act
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