S. 1595 · 119th Congress
Improving Police CARE Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2025-05-05
- Latest action
- 2025-08-01 · Held at the desk.
Summary
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.