Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 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.
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Bill Journey
- Mar 5, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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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 types of military equipment from the federal government, and communities, which may see a reduction in the use of military-grade equipment by police. It also impacts the Department of Defense, which would need to recall and repossess already-transferred equipment.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic20
Documents
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Cosponsors (20)
- Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcíaDemocrat · IL
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democrat · GA
- Rashida TlaibDemocrat · MI
- Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · TX
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- Maxwell FrostDemocrat · FL
- Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · PA
- Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat · DC
- Daniel S. GoldmanDemocrat · NY
- Summer L. LeeDemocrat · PA
- Jimmy GomezDemocrat · CA
- Gabe AmoDemocrat · RI
- Al GreenDemocrat · TX
- Lateefah SimonDemocrat · CA
- Sylvia R. GarciaDemocrat · TX
- Joyce BeattyDemocrat · OH
- Judy ChuDemocrat · CA
- Janice D. SchakowskyDemocrat · IL
- Ted LieuDemocrat · CA
- Jahana HayesDemocrat · CT
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Bill Details
- Military
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