S.1572

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

Introduced·5/1/25

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act amends the Federal carjacking statute.

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act amends the Federal carjacking statute by modifying the intent requirement for carjacking offenses. It changes the intent from causing death or serious bodily harm to simply knowing the act is occurring. It also adjusts the penalty enhancement for carjacking resulting in death to require the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 23

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 11

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

May 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.

Apr 30

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.