Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Ban Transfer of Military Weapons and Armored Vehicles to Local Police
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Armed Services. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill is supported only by Democrats and faces strong opposition from those who want police to have access to more resources. Similar efforts have failed in the past without support from both parties.
Federal law enforcement employees at agencies like the FBI and ATF would face the same restrictions on receiving military surplus equipment as state and local agencies. They would also need to comply with new reporting, accountability, and inventory requirements. Federal agencies that cannot account for 100% of previously transferred property would be suspended from the program.
“with respect to each Federal agency that received controlled property under this section, the Secretary of Defense or the designee of the Secretary, conducted an in-person inventory of the property transferred to the agency”
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
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