# 119-s-3577: Auto Theft Prevention Act

119-s-3577, Auto Theft Prevention Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3577
- Congress: 119
- Title: Auto Theft Prevention Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**This bill would create a federal Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program** to give states and local police money and tools to fight auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. The program sets rules for applications, funds, and what grant money can buy.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New federal grants to fight auto theft: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create an Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program at the COPS Office. The Director would have to set up the program within 60 days. It would authorize $30 million for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030. Grants would go to a State attorney general that files an application sho…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3577 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3577)

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- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3577 (as of 2026-08-11).