119-hr-10872119th Congress

Combatting Auto Robbery at the Source Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a new entity inside the Department of Justice to centralize auto theft information. Its core aim is a national auto theft data hub that links federal, state, and local law enforcement.

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  • Federal, state, and local law enforcement would get a single repository and real-time information-sharing agreements to better coordinate investigations and responses to auto theft.
  • Private industry and the public would receive training, resources, and recommendations on strategies to prevent and investigate vehicle theft.
  • A pilot program to improve information collection, sharing, and implementation of best practices would be funded with $10 million for fiscal year 2027 to support state and local agencies.

*This would increase federal spending by $10 million in fiscal year 2027.*

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/22/2026

Roll Call Votes

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