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This bill establishes a Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force through the FBI to combat oil theft in the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region in Texas. The task force will consist of at least two full-time FBI employees and may include local, state, and tribal law enforcement partners. The task force is required to submit an annual report to the President and congressional committees detailing criminal charges, convictions, and operational costs. The bill also enhances criminal penalties related to oil theft by increasing potential prison sentences from 1-10 years to 5-15 years for crimes involving stolen oil, pipeline equipment, and related assets. Additionally, the bill expands the authorized use of Byrne JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) funds to support programs that reduce oil theft, including hiring personnel specifically dedicated to investigating and preventing such crimes. The legislation is designed to address the growing problem of oil theft in the Permian Basin by creating a specialized law enforcement unit and providing stronger legal tools to prosecute offenders.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4034/all-info