This bill improves how the Department of Defense shares excess military equipment with state and local law enforcement agencies. It requires the Defense Department to establish standardized procedures for coordinating with states about which equipment transfers would be most useful, prioritizing needs related to drug trafficking, terrorism, disasters, and border security. The bill also mandates that the Defense Department create annual training standards for state coordinators to ensure they properly manage and account for the equipment they receive. Additionally, the Defense Logistics Agency must review the program starting one year after the bill becomes law and every two years thereafter, with the Defense Secretary submitting public reports to Congress detailing compliance, effectiveness, and recommendations for improvements. The bill affects state law enforcement agencies and federal defense officials involved in managing military equipment transfers.
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