Senate Bill 3931
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3931
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
This bill restricts the transfer of federal excess military-grade equipment to federal, state, and local agencies for law enforcement activities. The bill also restricts the use of certain grants funds for specified weapons and military-style equipment.
June 10, 2020
06/10/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/10/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:16 PM