H.R. 10872: Combatting Auto Robbery at the Source Act of 2026

This bill would create a new office in the Department of Justice called the National Auto Theft Bureau.

What the new bureau would do

• Collect and share auto theft information nationwide. The bureau would serve as a central place for information about car theft, including helping federal, state, and local police share information with each other in real time.
• Provide guidance and training. It would offer training, resources, and recommendations to private companies, the public, and law enforcement on ways to reduce auto theft.
• Run a pilot program for local agencies. The bureau would create a pilot program to help state and local law enforcement improve how they collect and share information and adopt practices aimed at preventing and investigating auto theft.

Funding

The bill authorizes $10 million for fiscal year 2027 to support the pilot program.

Practical effect

In everyday terms, the bill would set up a federal coordination hub for auto theft cases, with the goal of making it easier for police agencies to exchange information and for outside groups to get advice on theft prevention. It does not itself create new criminal penalties or directly change vehicle theft laws; it mainly creates a federal office and a coordination program.

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