United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2238 — PART Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds regulatory requirements for catalytic converters to prevent their theft, while also amending definitions related to motor vehicle parts and establishing new procedures for record retention and identification.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33101

    In this chapter— → In this chapter: (1) Catalytic converter.--The term `catalytic converter' means any of the following: (A) Any device installed in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine that utilizes catalytic action to oxidize hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions to carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) and water (H<INF>2</INF>O). (B) A diesel oxidation catalyst. (C) A diesel particulate filter.

    This change introduces a definition for 'catalytic converter' into the existing statute.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33101

    chapter-- → chapter:

    This revision updates the formatting of the introductory clause to define the chapter.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33106

    and → and (3) a certification that the catalytic converter will be marked in accordance with sections 33101 through 33104, including associated regulations; and

    This change requires additional certification for catalytic converters to ensure they are marked in compliance with regulations.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33106

    in general.-- → Requirements for Marking Catalytic Converters.-- In general.--

    This change defines a new section specifically for regulations regarding the marking of catalytic converters.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33111

    General Requirements. → Prohibitions Related to Selling Motor Vehicle Parts.

    This amendment renames the section to reflect its prohibitory nature regarding sales of motor vehicle parts.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 33111

    but before the time of its delivery to the first purchaser; or → but before the time of its delivery to the first purchaser; or (B) is marked, etched, or engraved with a unique part identification number tied directly to the vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which the part was originally installed.

    This insertion expands the definition of parts to include new identification requirements for tracking and ownership.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2238?
S 2238 is sponsored by Moreno, Bernie (Republican) and Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2238?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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