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- H.R.1556
H.R.1556: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (36 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act This bill revises the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer excess personal property to federal and state law enforcement agencies. DOD's authority to transfer property for counter-drug activities is eliminated. DOD property recipients must: (1) provide DOD with a description of intended use; and (2) certify that they have appropriate personnel, technical capacity, and training and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |