H.R. 2654: Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2025, aims to change how law enforcement agencies can access surplus federal government property, particularly equipment that could be used for lifesaving purposes. Here are the key points of the bill:

Key Provisions

1. Regulations on Equipment Transfer

The bill states that any regulations or executive orders issued after May 15, 2015, that limit how state and local law enforcement agencies can acquire federal property for law enforcement use are not valid unless they are passed into law by Congress.

2. Prohibition on Federal Fund Use

Federal agencies are prohibited from using federal funds, fees, or resources to enforce any regulations or guidelines that limit equipment transfers and that have not been enacted into law by Congress.

3. Restrictions on Future Executive Orders

The President would not be allowed to reinstate any of the executive orders that imposed restrictions on the transfer of equipment to law enforcement agencies or to create similar new orders regarding the same issue.

4. Return of Seized Equipment

Any equipment that had been recalled or seized from law enforcement agencies after May 15, 2015, due to such regulations is to be returned or reissued to the agencies at no cost, provided certain conditions are met, including:

• The agency requests the return of the equipment.
• The agency meets the legal requirements for utilizing such property.
• The equipment requested is available at the time of request.

Objective

The main objective of the bill is to enhance the ability of state and local law enforcement to obtain necessary equipment, particularly in situations that could involve lifesaving efforts. By removing certain restrictions and facilitating access to federal resources, the bill aims to support law enforcement agencies in their duties.

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