To prohibit any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess property of the Federal Government to State and local agencies for law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-426| House
| Updated: 2/21/2017
John Ratcliffe
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (32)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Readiness Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary facilities and propertyTerrorismViolent crime
To prohibit any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess property of the Federal Government to State and local agencies for law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-426| House
| Updated: 2/21/2017
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
John Ratcliffe
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (32)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Readiness Subcommittee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary facilities and propertyTerrorismViolent crime