Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Summary
The bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to add catalytic converters to vehicle theft‑prevention standards and to require conspicuous marking of each converter with a unique part number linked to the vehicle’s VIN in a law‑enforcement‑accessible database. It also creates a grant program for law‑enforcement agencies, dealers, fleet owners, repair shops and nonprofits to provide die or pin stamping of these identifiers using high‑visibility, heat‑resistant paint, especially in areas with high theft rates. The goal is to make it easier to trace stolen parts and deter theft.
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