H.R. 426 · 115th Congress
Protecting Lives Using Surplus Equipment Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Ratcliffe
- Introduced
- 2017-01-10
- Latest action
- 2017-02-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Summary
Protecting Lives Using Surplus Equipment Act of 2017
This bill invalidates any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess federal property to state and local law enforcement agencies unless enacted by Congress.
Additionally, it prohibits the use of federal funds to implement such regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy.
Property that was recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, must be returned, replaced, or reissued to the state or local law enforcement agency.