Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 25, 2017)
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
This bill limits the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer excess DOD property, including small arms and ammunition, to federal and state agencies for law enforcement activities.
The bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from using preparedness grants to buy, maintain, or alter: (1) specified protective, tactical, or explosives equipment, vehicles, canines, or firearms or ammunition of .50 caliber or higher; and (2) body armor or ballistic helmets and shields unless the grantee certifies to FEMA that the equipment will not be used for riot suppression.
This bill prohibits the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds for the purchase, maintenance, alteration, or operation of lethal weapons or less-lethal weapons.
What just happenedSep 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 25, 2017
- Sep 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Sep 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate