H.R. 7850 · 117th Congress
Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom O’Halleran
- Introduced
- 2022-05-19
- Latest action
- 2022-05-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2022 or the Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2022
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.