Auto Theft Prevention Act

The Auto Theft Prevention Act (S 3577) establishes a federal grant program to fund state and local law enforcement agencies in combating auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. It allocates $30 million annually from 2026 to 2030, requiring states to apply with evidence of need and a plan to prioritize high-theft areas. At least 50% of each grant must support local agencies in high-theft zones, and 25% must fund state agencies, with funds covering equipment, staffing, training, and data collection. This bill directly affects all state and local law enforcement entities across U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.