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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