Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)
No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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 "No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026" aims to improve oversight regarding how the Department of Defense handles property when moving or withdrawing forces from certain areas. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit detailed reports to congressional defense committees following significant force changes. These reports must include inventories, cost estimates, and plans to prevent equipment from being stolen or misused. The bill also mandates assessments of whether local allies can maintain the equipment provided to them. Additionally, it establishes rules for notifying Congress about the sale or transfer of such property.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates detailed reports to congressional committees regarding the inventory and disposition of military property.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill requires assessments of an ally's capacity to sustain equipment and the risk of their collapse to protect the partnership.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Preventing equipment diversion reduces the risk of unexpected threats to service members and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Improved Oversight of Military Assets: The bill requires a comprehensive inventory of property, including serial numbers for controlled items, which helps ensure accountability during force withdrawals (Section 3, a(1)).
-
Risk Mitigation Against Diversion: It mandates a plan to mitigate the risk of equipment being misused or stolen, which could prevent hostile actors from gaining access to sensitive technology (Section 3, a(5)).
-
Protection of Sensitive Technology: The bill includes specific procedures for handling sensitive technology, such as communications security and biometrics, prior to any disposition (Section 3, a(5)(C)).
-
Enhanced Accountability for Leadership: It requires reports on processes to determine individual and command responsibility for the loss or abandonment of property (Section 3, c(1)).
-
Increased Transparency via GAO Review: The Comptroller General is tasked with reviewing the implementation of these new rules to ensure inventories are complete and cost comparisons are valid (Section 3, d(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Increased Administrative Burden: The Secretary of Defense must manage numerous reporting requirements, including detailed inventories, cost-benefit analyses, and annual summaries (Section 3, a and d).
-
Potential Costs for Equipment Disposition: The bill requires estimates for incremental costs related to shipping, handling, sustainment, and storage of property during disposition (Section 3, a(4)).
-
Requirement for Senior Level Approval: Any determination to proceed with a disposition involving property worth more than $10,000,000 requires written approval from the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense (Section 3, c(1)).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates detailed reports to congressional committees regarding the inventory and disposition of military property.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill requires assessments of an ally's capacity to sustain equipment and the risk of their collapse to protect the partnership. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Increased oversight of military equipment helps prevent the diversion of assets that could be used in attacks against personnel.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Preventing equipment diversion reduces the risk of unexpected threats to service members and their families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill encourages cost-neutral or cost-offsetting solutions for surplus equipment through various disposition options.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor 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.
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas