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Introduced
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prevent the theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent the theft of catalytic converters, which are emissions control devices in vehicle exhaust systems containing valuable precious metals. The legislation introduces several key measures: First, it requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to update regulations to include catalytic converters in motor vehicle theft prevention standards, mandating that new vehicles have uniquely identifiable converters with part identification numbers that can be traced by law enforcement. Second, the bill establishes a grant program to help entities like law enforcement agencies, auto dealers, and repair shops purchase equipment to stamp vehicle identification numbers onto catalytic converters using die or pin stamping techniques and high-visibility paint. Third, it creates new requirements for businesses that buy and sell catalytic converters, including mandatory record-keeping of seller information for at least two years and prohibiting cash or cryptocurrency transactions. Fourth, the bill introduces significant criminal penalties for catalytic converter theft, with potential fines and prison sentences of up to 5 years for individuals who steal, knowingly purchase, or traffic in stolen converters. These comprehensive provisions are designed to make catalytic converter theft more difficult, traceable, and legally risky, ultimately protecting vehicle owners from this increasingly common form of property crime.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (60)
Jim Baird (R)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Brian Babin (R),
Cliff Bentz (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Mike Bost (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Laura Gillen (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Tom Kean (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Tracey Mann (R),
Betty McCollum (D),
Addison McDowell (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Mike Rogers (R),
John Rose (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Mike Simpson (R),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5221/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5221/BILLS-119hr5221ih.pdf |
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