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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 10, 2026
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H.R. 5221IntroducedTransportation and Public Works

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Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. (R-IN)80 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 9, 2025
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In plain English

H.R. 5221, sponsored by Rep. James R. Baird (R-IN), requires new motor vehicles to have catalytic converters that meet certain specifications and establishes a grant program to help states stamp vehicle identification numbers on catalytic converters to deter theft. The bill also requires retailers and recyclers who purchase catalytic converters to keep records of the seller's identity and vehicle information, and creates criminal penalties for violations. The legislation passed subcommittee by voice vote in February 2026 with bipartisan support from 72 cosponsors.

What’s in the bill (5 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Catalytic converter defined
  • Sec. 3. Requirements for new motor vehicles relating to catalytic
  • Sec. 4. Grant program for vin stamping
  • Sec. 5. Requirements for purchase of catalytic converters and retention
  • Sec. 6. Criminal penalties
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Activity timeline

Feb 10
Feb 10
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 10
Feb 10
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 9
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 9 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 10
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 10
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Sep 10
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 9
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sep 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9
Introduced in House
Sep 9
Introduced in House

All 80 cosponsors

49 Democrats · 31 Republicans
Democrats (49)
Swalwell, EricCA-14
Republicans (31)
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