Bill would set medical standards for police trauma kits bought with federal grants
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Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: Improving Police CARE Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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The Improving Police CARE Act requires trauma kits bought with Byrne grant funds to meet official medical standards.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance to work with medical and law enforcement experts to create performance standards for trauma first aid kits within 180 days. Kits bought with Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds must include items like a tourniquet, bleeding-control bandage, gloves, scissors, instructional materials, and a carrying bag. Agencies may still assemble kits from separately purchased parts as long as the final kit meets the standards.
Who does it affect?
Police departments and law enforcement agencies that receive Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding are directly affected. Police officers and the public are indirectly affected through emergency medical response.
Why does it matter?
The rules aim to ensure taxpayer-funded trauma kits meet solid medical standards rather than varying in quality across agencies.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 5, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Aug 1, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.