May 11, 2026
Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Crane) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To amend section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, to improve coordination, training, oversight, and utilization of excess Department of Defense property transferred for law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Providing Resources and Oversight for Tactical Equipment to Communities and Troops Act
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Sec. 2. Transfer of excess personal property for law enforcement activities
Section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(h) Agency-to-State coordination
(1) Procedures
The Secretary of Defense shall establish standardized procedures to solicit and consider input from State coordinators and relevant Federal stakeholders regarding program policy and the designation of controlled property.
(2) Priority
Such procedures shall include annual consultations to prioritize transfers that support counterdrug, counterterrorism, disaster-related emergency preparedness, and border security activities.
(i) Training standards
(1) In general
The Secretary of Defense shall establish minimum annual training standards for State coordinators, including instruction on program compliance, accountability, and property management.
(2) Form
Such training may be provided through electronic, written, or in-person means, subject to available resources.
(j) Oversight and reporting
(1) Biennial review
The Defense Logistics Agency shall conduct a review of the program established under this section not later than one year after the date of enactment of this subsection, and biennially thereafter.
(2) Biennial report
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing the findings of the reviews conducted under paragraph (1). Reports shall be publicly posted on the Defense Logistics Agency website within 30 days of submission.
(3) Elements
Each report under paragraph (2) shall include—
(A)
an assessment of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
(B)
an evaluation of program effectiveness; and
(C)
recommendations for administrative or legislative action, as appropriate.