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Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

Introduced
May 1, 2025
Cosponsors
16
Traction
0
Last Action
May 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Increases penalties for carjacking crimes and requires the federal government to track and report carjacking data. Strengthens law enforcement efforts to combat carjacking.

Sponsored By

Marsha Blackburn
Republican · Tennessee · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. May 1, 2025
  4. May 11, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals who commit carjacking crimes, who would face increased penalties, and victims of carjacking, who may see improved law enforcement response. It also impacts law enforcement agencies, which would be required to collect and report carjacking data.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
17backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican12
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 31%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (16)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
Subjects
  • Safety
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.