Prevent BLEEDing Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T16:48:35Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4269 Prevent BLEEDing Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4269

Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act or the Prevent BLEEDing Act

This bill establishes grants to make available anti-blood loss supplies (e.g., tourniquets, wound-packing materials, and gloves) in high-traffic and other specified areas for use in medical emergencies. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services must award the grants to state, tribal, and local governments.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study trends in accessing bleeding control kits and training in their use.

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Current Status of Bill S 4269

Bill S 4269 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2022. Bill S 4269 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2022. Bill S 4269's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4269

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4269

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4269

Prevent BLEEDing Act

Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments to purchase and distribute anti-blood loss supplies for use in a medical emergency, and for other purposes.