Senate Bill 1537
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1537
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
This bill invalidates any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued on or 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.
May 16, 2019
05/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
05/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:24 AM