Disapproving of Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-559
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Trott, David A. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2015-12-09
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Law enforcement administration and funding

Military facilities and property

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-12-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Expresses disfavor regarding Executive Order 13688 (Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition), issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015. <br /></p> <p>(Executive Order 13688 established an interagency working group to recommend improvements to the process through which state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies acquire controlled equipment [e.g., firearms or military-style equipment] from the federal government through excess equipment transfers, asset forfeiture, and grants.) </p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 559 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2015 Mr. Trott submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Disapproving of Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.

Whereas the terrorist attack in San Bernardino shows that our local authorities are front and center in the fight against ISIS and other terror networks; Whereas local law enforcement officials have stated the President’s plan to remove these vehicles will leave communities at risk ; Whereas if there is an act of terrorism or if there is an active shooter in a mall or a school, local law enforcement are the first responders; Whereas the President is making it more challenging for budget-strapped authorities to respond to a potentially deadly attack in their communities; and Whereas tracked armored vehicles are used in rescue and response situations and are employed in a responsible manner, only coming out when absolutely necessary: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives does not favor Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.