Robert Garcia (D-CA)
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026" aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to restrict how the Department of Defense handles certain weapons and ammunition. It prohibits the Secretary of Defense or government-owned plants from selling military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace. Additionally, the bill restricts procurement from dealers who sell these items commercially. It also establishes strict new requirements and a code of conduct for all firearm and ammunition dealers to follow. Finally, it mandates annual reporting to Congress regarding sales and procurement activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill implements strict restrictions on the sale of military-grade assault weapons and limits ammunition quantities per purchaser.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding firearm and ammunition sales and procurement activities.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer safety by requiring dealers to refuse sales to individuals exhibiting mental instability or signs of intoxication.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -7
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill restricts access to certain types of firearms and limits the amount of ammunition a person can purchase in a 30-day period.
- Scored -6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Firearm and ammunition dealers face new regulatory burdens, mandatory training, and restrictive sales limits.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes significant new compliance costs, training requirements, and record-keeping mandates on firearm and ammunition dealers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restrictions on dangerous weapons: The Secretary of Defense and private operators of government-owned plants are prohibited from selling military-sgrade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Enhanced dealer accountability: The bill requires dealers to follow a minimum code of conduct, which includes refusing transfers to persons exhibiting signs of intoxication or mental instability, and refusing transfers to those who pose a danger to themselves or others (Section 2(a)(4)(D)).
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Improved security and tracking: Dealers must implement security systems like locks, lighting, and surveillance, and maintain electronic records of their firearm inventory and ammunition transactions (Section 2(a)(4)(D)).
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Background check enforcement: The bill mandates that dealers refuse to transfer firearms unless the NICS background check system verifies the transfer is not prohibited (Section 2(a)(4)(D)(i)).
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Mandatory employee training: Dealers are required to have employees complete training on identifying straw purchasers, illegal purchase indicators, and preventing theft (Section 2(a)(4)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on ammunition purchases: The bill limits ammunition dealers by prohibiting them from transferring more than 500 rounds of covered ammunition or 1,000 rounds of other ammunition to the same individual purchaser during any 30-day period (Section 2(a)(4)(C)).
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Procurement limitations: The Secretary of Defense is prohibited from procuring items from any dealer or manufacturer that sells military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace (Section 2(a)(1)(2)).
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Increased dealer requirements: Dealers are subject to strict new requirements, such as maintaining specific electronic records, undergoing compliance inspections, and implementing mandatory training courses (Section 2(a)(4)(D) and (F)).
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Restrictions on dealers with certain financial ties: Dealers may be restricted from participating in sales or purchases if they maintain financial ties valued at more than $1,000,000 annually with certain entities (Section 2(a)(4)(H)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill restricts access to certain types of firearms and limits the amount of ammunition a person can purchase in a 30-day period. Would business owners be better off under this? — Firearm and ammunition dealers face new regulatory burdens, mandatory training, and restrictive sales limits.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill implements strict restrictions on the sale of military-grade assault weapons and limits ammunition quantities per purchaser. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill enhances crime-gun tracing and background check enforcement to assist law enforcement.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding firearm and ammunition sales and procurement activities. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill requires dealers to maintain remotely searchable electronic records of firearm and ammunition inventories and transactions.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill requires dealers to deny firearm transfers to individuals exhibiting signs of cognitive or mental instability.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill restricts the Department of Defense's ability to procure certain items from specific commercial dealers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer safety by requiring dealers to refuse sales to individuals exhibiting mental instability or signs of intoxication. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes significant new compliance costs, training requirements, and record-keeping mandates on firearm and ammunition dealers.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan