Sen. Blackburn and Bipartisan Group Advance the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
This bill has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now waiting on the Senate calendar for a full vote. Although it has reached this stage, the bill is currently stalled and has no upcoming floor votes scheduled. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation.
No action since May 2026
This bill has broad support from both parties and has already moved past the committee stage in the Senate.
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People charged with carjacking face a significantly expanded federal prosecution threat. The lower "knowingly" standard (instead of requiring proof of intent to cause death or serious harm) means more carjacking cases can be federally prosecuted. Those convicted in cases involving firearms or serious injury now face up to 25 years instead of 15. This means more people could end up with federal convictions and longer sentences.
“by striking ``, with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm'' and inserting ``knowingly''”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act to address rising crime rates. The bill simplifies the prosecution process by removing the requirement to prove a suspect's intent to cause harm, focusing instead on the knowing use of force to take a vehicle.
The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act passed a key committee hurdle, moving closer to law. The bill increases maximum sentences to 25 years for carjackings causing serious injury and clarifies that life imprisonment remains an option for cases resulting in death with malicious intent.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
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