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HB10872: Combatting Auto Robbery at the Source Act of 2026

: Josh Gottheimer (D-US) : Oct 25, 2026 Updated: Oct 22, 2026
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice.

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This bill would create a new National Auto Theft Bureau inside the Department of Justice to fight car theft. The bureau would coordinate federal efforts against auto theft across different agencies. Car theft has grown in recent years, particularly of newer vehicles. The bill affects federal law enforcement agencies and potentially local police who work with them. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in its early stage.

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HB10872: Combatting Auto Robbery at the Source Act of 2026

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