Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

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

2026-04-30

This bill would create or strengthen federal laws against carjacking—stealing a vehicle from someone by force or threat. It would give federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI authority to investigate and prosecute carjacking cases, potentially imposing tougher penalties on people convicted of this crime. The legislation aims to protect vehicle owners and reduce carjacking incidents across the country.