Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the PROTECT Act to modernize administration of the Department of War's LESO (1033) program.
Introduce legislation to modernize administration of the Department of War's LESO (1033) program.
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Evidence
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Action: Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Crane) introduced the bill; it was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Full title: 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.
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"Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Crane) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services"
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"The bill modernizes the administration of the Department of War’s Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) or “1033 program,”"
Assessments
Biggs introduced H.R. 8724, which directly sought to improve coordination, training, oversight, and utilization of excess Department of Defense property in the LESO/1033 program. The claim only asks to introduce legislation, and the introduction occurred during his current term.