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BillHR 7766 · 119

Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

Introduced
Mar 3, 2026
Cosponsors
22
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the federal government from transferring certain military equipment to local law enforcement agencies, and requires the return of already transferred equipment. Limits the types of equipment that can be transferred.

Sponsored By

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 3, 2026
  3. Mar 3, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local law enforcement agencies, which would no longer receive certain military equipment, and the communities they serve, which may see a change in police tactics and equipment. It also impacts the Department of Defense, which would be responsible for retrieving and managing the transferred equipment.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
21backers
  • Democratic21
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (22)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.