Protect the Permian Act of 2025

Protect the Permian Act of 2025 would create a federal initiative to combat oil theft in the Permian Basin. The FBI would establish the Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, coordinate with state, local, and tribal law enforcement (and industry experts), and appoint at least two FBI personnel to lead the effort. The bill requires annual reporting on task force activities, charges, convictions, and how funds are spent, and it authorizes a new funding stream of at least $100,000 up to $1,000,000 for the task force. In addition, the bill strengthens federal penalties for theft-related offenses connected to oil and related assets, broadens the set of goods covered in related theft offenses (to include oil, pipelines, and oil/gas equipment), and increases maximum sentences. It also expands the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds to support oil theft reduction programs and hiring of personnel dedicated to investigating and preventing oil theft.