Police departments that buy trauma kits with federal law enforcement grants (specifically the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants) would have to make sure those kits meet minimum standards — including a tactical tourniquet, a bleeding-control bandage, protective gloves, scissors, and instructional materials from Stop the Bleed or the American Red Cross. The goal is to make sure officers responding to shootings or accidents carry gear that actually works for stopping life-threatening bleeding in the first few minutes before paramedics arrive. The Bureau of Justice Assistance would also publish optional best-practices for training officers and deploying kits in patrol vehicles. Affects roughly 18,000 state and local police departments that receive these federal grants.
Congressional Summary
Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies Act or the Improving Police CARE ActThis bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) within the Department of Justice to develop and publish performance standards for trauma kits that are eligible to be purchased using funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.Additionally, the BJA must develop and publish best practices for the use, deployment, and maintenance of trauma kits by law enforcement agencies.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-07-29
- Date Added
- 2026-04-21
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