PART Act
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces PART Act to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Theft
The PART Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a common crime, but it still needs to move through committees and compete with other major legislation.
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The bill creates new federal crimes for catalytic converter theft and trafficking in stolen converters, each carrying up to 5 years in prison. People convicted under these provisions would carry a federal criminal record, which has long-lasting effects on employment, housing, and other opportunities. This federalizes offenses that were previously handled mainly at the state level.
“Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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4 articlesNew Anti-Theft Legislation Could Finally End Catalytic Converter Theft
The PART Act mandates VIN stamping on new converters and establishes a $7 million grant program for marking older vehicles. It also introduces federal penalties of up to five years for the theft or trafficking of these parts, aiming to provide law enforcement with better tools for prosecution.
PART Act Targets Catalytic Converter Theft: What It Means for Collision Repairers
Federal lawmakers are targeting the stolen parts pipeline through the PART Act. The bill is designed to increase traceability by requiring identification numbers on converters and tightening record-keeping requirements for businesses involved in the resale and recycling of automotive parts.
Law Would Require Traceable Labels on Converters
Bipartisan legislation known as the PART Act would require new vehicles to have identification numbers stamped onto converters. Sponsors Reps. McCollum and Baird state the bill will close legal loopholes and empower law enforcement to hold thieves accountable for the surge in auto part thefts.
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Congressional Bill
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PART Act
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