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Improving Police CARE Act

8/2/2025, 11:24 AM

Summary of Bill S 1595

The bill, S. 1595 introduced in the 119th Congress on May 5, 2025, aims to set forth guidelines for trauma kits obtained through funds allocated under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Congressional Summary of S 1595

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1595

Bill S 1595 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since July 29, 2025. Bill S 1595 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2025.  Bill S 1595's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of August 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1595

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1595

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1595

A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Comments

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Milani Gold

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1 year ago

I can't believe this bill passed. How will it impact us in the long run?