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S. 3577 — Auto Theft Prevention Act — Project Euthyna

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Auto Theft Prevention Act

This bill establishes a grant program to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking.

Specifically, the bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants for state and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking.

The bill also allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to combat auto thefts and stolen automobile trafficking.

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A bill to provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Auto Theft Prevention ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 3577·Senate·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Sen. Christopher A. Coons(Democratic-Delaware)·

Dec 18, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Documents

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Bill text

Dec 18, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Dec 18, 2025Introduced in Senate

Where it stands

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

Resolving differences

With the President

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