S.3577

Auto Theft Prevention Act establishes a grant program to fund state and local law enforcement agencies in combating auto theft and stolen vehicle.

The Auto Theft Prevention Act establishes a grant program to provide funding to state and local law enforcement agencies for combating auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. The Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice will establish this program within 60 days of the act's enactment. States must submit applications detailing their need for federal assistance, actions taken to reduce auto theft, and a plan for using the grant. The Director will prioritize states with higher auto theft levels.