What does Preamble of HR 7827 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes,' aims to modify Title 10 of the United States Code. The bill intends to restrict the sale and procurement of specific weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7827 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026.

What does RESTRICTION ON SALES AND PROCUREMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE of HR 7827 do?

This section amends Chapter 763 of Title 10, United States Code, by inserting a new section 7545 regarding restrictions on sales and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition. The Secretary of Defense or a private operator of a government-owned plant is prohibited from selling military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace. The Secretary of Defense is prohibited from procuring items from dealers or manufacturers who sell military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace. Dealers of firearms and ammunition must meet specific requirements, including having the appropriate licenses, a limited history of firearms used in crimes traced back to them, restrictions on ammunition sales to individuals, and adherence to a code of conduct. The code of conduct requires dealers to perform NICS background checks, implement security systems, and refuse to sell firearms in marketplaces without NICS background checks.

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Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026 — HR. 7827

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Robert Garcia (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the Department of Defense from selling military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition in the commercial marketplace.
The bill prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring items from dealers or manufacturers who sell military-grade assault weapons or covered ammunition commercially.
Firearm and ammunition dealers must meet specific licensing, security, and background check requirements to operate.

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