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Protect Our Police Act: Securing Law Enforcement Access to Essential Equipment.

This law permanently guarantees state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies continued access to equipment and resources previously restricted. It converts a temporary Presidential Executive Order (EO 13809) into permanent federal law. This ensures local police can maintain a broader range of tools, intended to enhance their ability to respond to threats and protect public safety.
Key points
Permanent Law: The Executive Order restoring police access to equipment (EO 13809) is codified, making it permanent federal law, harder for future administrations to reverse.
Equipment Access: State and local law enforcement maintain consistent access to specific resources and equipment, often including surplus military gear.
Presidential Authority Limited: Future Presidents are restricted from easily reinstating previous limitations on transferring equipment to police forces.
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Additional Information
Protect Our Police Act
Print number: HR 8432
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2024-05-16