Bills · S 4015
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4015Armed Forces and National Security
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to reduce the availability of military-style weapons and large quantities of ammunition in civilian markets by restricting the Department of Defense's role in their distribution. If passed, it would fundamentally change how the DoD handles its surplus firearms and ammunition, potentially preventing powerful weaponry from entering the commercial market and contributing to gun violence.
For voters, this bill represents an effort to enhance public safety by imposing stricter standards on firearms and ammunition sales, particularly for businesses that interact with the government. It addresses concerns about the militarization of civilian spaces and the flow of dangerous weapons. If this bill does not become law, the current practices of the DoD regarding surplus sales and procurement from commercial entities would continue, without these specific new federal safeguards and restrictions on gun dealer conduct.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD) from selling "military-grade assault weapons" or "covered ammunition" to commercial dealers and from purchasing *any* items from dealers that sell these types of weapons commercially.
This aims to directly cut off a potential source of powerful military-style weaponry from entering the civilian market through DoD channels.
PROVISION 02
Requires commercial firearms and ammunition dealers to meet a detailed set of strict criteria, including federal licensing, low crime gun trace rates, and adherence to a code of conduct, for the DoD to be allowed to engage in any transactions with them for *other* types of weapons and ammunition.
This provision pushes for higher safety and responsibility standards among gun dealers who want to do business with the government.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a specific "code of conduct" for eligible dealers, including refusing sales without verified NICS background checks, implementing security systems, requiring background checks at all marketplaces (like gun shows), and refusing sales to individuals who appear intoxicated or dangerous.
These measures are intended to reduce illegal gun sales, prevent theft, and keep firearms out of the hands of those who might misuse them.
PROVISION 04
Establishes limits on the amount of ammunition a dealer can sell to a single individual within a 30-day period (e.g., no more than 500 rounds of "covered ammunition" or 1,000 rounds of other ammunition).
This aims to curb bulk purchases of ammunition that could be intended for illicit purposes.
PROVISION 05
Requires eligible dealers to maintain remotely searchable electronic records of firearm inventory and ammunition transactions and conduct mandatory employee training on detecting illegal activity and preventing self-harm.
This improves traceability of firearms and ammunition and aims to equip employees to identify and prevent risky sales.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
85
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 5 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in Senate
MAR 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4015
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
Senate BillS 4015Armed Forces and National Security
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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