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- H.R.5478
H.R.5478: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 16, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2014
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (45 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act - Amends the program under which the Secretary of Defense is authorized to transfer excess personal property of the Department of Defense (DOD) to federal and state agencies for law enforcement activities. Excludes counter-drug activities from the categories of law enforcement activities for which DOD property may be transferred under such program. Requires recipients of DOD property to certify that they:...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |