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S. 1595119th CongressINTRODUCEDBIPARTISAN

Improving Police CARE Act

Introduced May 5, 2025John Cornyn (R-TX)7 cosponsorsSource

Summary

Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies Act or the Improving Police CARE Act

This 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.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Aug 1, 2025

Held at the desk.

House
Aug 1, 2025

Received in the House.

House
Aug 1, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Senate
Jul 29, 2025

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4797)

Senate
Jul 29, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

May 20, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

Senate
May 20, 2025

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

Senate
May 20, 2025

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

May 15, 2025

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Senate
May 5, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Senate
May 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate