Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act (S.1572) was introduced on May 1, 2025, by Senator Blackburn (R-TN) and reported favorably by the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 11, 2026. It was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 404) on the same day. The bill amends 18 U.S.C. § 2119 to lower the prosecution threshold for federal carjacking from requiring proof of 'intent to cause death or serious bodily harm' to merely acting 'knowingly' when taking a motor vehicle. It also clarifies that the enhanced penalty for death resulting from carjacking applies only when the taking was done with intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. This bill authorizes no funding whatsoever. It is a pure criminal statute amendment with zero appropriations, no grants, no tax credits, no procurement mandates, and no regulatory changes that affect any private sector company. The money trail is nonexistent — the bill only affects federal criminal prosecution standards. There are no structural winners or losers among publicly traded companies. The bill does not create or eliminate any market, contract, or revenue stream. The companion bill HR6155 is identical and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but neither bill creates any economic impact. No real market data is provided, and none is needed — this bill has no connection to any sector's revenue, costs, or competitive dynamics. The legislative path forward requires Senate floor consideration and House passage, but even if enacted, the market impact remains zero.