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
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Held at the desk.
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4797)
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.
SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SenateIntroduced in Senate