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H.R. 426

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Protecting Lives Using Surplus Equipment Act of 2017
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Committee
Latest Action · February 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
January 10, 2017
Sponsor
Rep. John RatcliffeR
Cosponsors (32)
0D 32R
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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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