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Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 3:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 125

Bill 114 s 125, also known as the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. This program provides federal funds to state and local law enforcement agencies to help them purchase bulletproof vests for their officers.

The bill was introduced in the Senate in January 2015 and has since been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial measure to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers across the country.

If passed, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 would continue to provide matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to help them purchase bulletproof vests. The bill also includes provisions to improve the administration of the program and ensure that the vests purchased meet certain safety standards. Overall, this legislation is aimed at ensuring that law enforcement officers have access to the necessary protective gear to keep them safe while on duty. It is an important measure to support the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our communities.

Current Status of Bill S 125

Bill S 125 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2015. Bill S 125 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2015.  Bill S 125's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-155. as of May 16, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 125

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 125

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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