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Prevent BLEEDing Act

3/12/2024, 2:50 AM

Summary of Bill S 1653

Bill 118 s 1653, also known as the Prevent BLEEDing Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of preventable deaths due to traumatic bleeding. The bill focuses on providing funding and resources to improve access to bleeding control training and supplies in schools, public spaces, and other high-risk areas.

The Prevent BLEEDing Act seeks to establish a grant program that would allocate funds to schools and other organizations for the purchase of bleeding control kits, training for staff and students on how to use these kits, and the implementation of bleeding control protocols. The bill also calls for the development of a national strategy to increase awareness about the importance of bleeding control and to promote the use of bleeding control kits in emergency situations.

Additionally, the Prevent BLEEDing Act aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to mass casualty events and other emergencies where bleeding control is crucial. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication among different stakeholders to ensure a timely and effective response to bleeding emergencies. Overall, the Prevent BLEEDing Act is a bipartisan effort to address a critical public health issue and to save lives by equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to control bleeding in emergency situations. The bill highlights the importance of preparedness and training in preventing unnecessary deaths due to traumatic bleeding.

Congressional Summary of S 1653

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1653

Bill S 1653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1653 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023.  Bill S 1653's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1653

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1653

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1653

Prevent BLEEDing Act
Prevent BLEEDing Act
Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act
A bill to amend the Public Health Safety 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.

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