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Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024
10/4/2024, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 5032
Bill 118 s 5032, also known as the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing concerns about the militarization of local law enforcement agencies. The bill seeks to limit the transfer of military-grade equipment from the Department of Defense to state and local law enforcement agencies.
Under the provisions of the bill, certain types of equipment, such as armored vehicles, grenade launchers, and bayonets, would be prohibited from being transferred to local law enforcement agencies. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the transfer process, requiring agencies to report on the equipment they receive and how it is used.
Additionally, the bill aims to address concerns about the use of military tactics and training by local law enforcement agencies. It includes provisions to limit the use of military-style tactics, such as no-knock raids, and requires agencies to undergo training on de-escalation techniques and community policing. Overall, the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024 is a response to growing concerns about the increasing militarization of local law enforcement agencies and aims to promote a more community-oriented and accountable approach to policing.
Under the provisions of the bill, certain types of equipment, such as armored vehicles, grenade launchers, and bayonets, would be prohibited from being transferred to local law enforcement agencies. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the transfer process, requiring agencies to report on the equipment they receive and how it is used.
Additionally, the bill aims to address concerns about the use of military tactics and training by local law enforcement agencies. It includes provisions to limit the use of military-style tactics, such as no-knock raids, and requires agencies to undergo training on de-escalation techniques and community policing. Overall, the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024 is a response to growing concerns about the increasing militarization of local law enforcement agencies and aims to promote a more community-oriented and accountable approach to policing.
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Current Status of Bill S 5032
Bill S 5032 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2024. Bill S 5032 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 12, 2024. Bill S 5032's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of September 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5032
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5032
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5032
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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