Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
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.
This bill, called the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026, aims to limit the Department of Defense's ability to acquire certain types of weapons and ammunition. The proposed restrictions are intended to prevent these items from being used in local law enforcement. This bill would affect the Department of Defense and potentially local law enforcement agencies by reducing their access to military-grade equipment.
The bill was introduced on March 5, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on the Judiciary. These committees will review the bill and decide if it should be considered further by the full House. The current status is that the bill has just been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process.
Key actions so far include the bill's introduction and its referral to the relevant committees. Next steps will involve committee review, possible amendments, and a vote by the full House. The goal is to prevent the inappropriate use of military equipment by civilian law enforcement.
