TYSONS, Va. (February 10, 2026)—Today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the American Truck Dealers (ATD) issued a statement following the House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee’s vote to advance H.R. 5221, the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act (PART Act), out of subcommittee. 

"America’s franchised auto and truck dealers applaud the House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee for its vote to protect consumers and small businesses from the widespread theft of catalytic converters," said NADA spokesperson Amy Wright.

"The PART Act offers a practical solution to an issue impacting law enforcement, businesses, and vehicle owners across the nation. Today’s vote is a positive step forward. NADA remains committed to advocating for the bill’s passage in Congress and getting it to the president’s desk."

The PART Act provides law enforcement with tools to trace stolen catalytic converters, deter theft and trafficking, and facilitate prosecutions. The bill addresses an urgent public safety need by establishing a national framework for a crime that often crosses state lines and has turned violent.

NADA is leading a coalition, which includes national law enforcement groups, in support of this bill, which will now be reported to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.

NADA and ATD thank Representatives Jim Baird (R-Ind.) and Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) for their leadership in advancing the PART Act, and Representatives Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) for their strong advocacy during today’s markup.  

For more information, refer to both NADA’s Issue Brief and ATD’s Issue Brief on the PART Act, and the coalition letter submitted to the committee.