Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1087
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 10, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 10, 2017
Latest Action
May 10, 2017
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
1087
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Missouri
Republican
South Dakota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
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 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.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/10/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
05/10/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:29 PM