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Improving Police CARE Act

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1595 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Passed first chamber
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Sponsors
8
Latest action
Aug 1, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Passed Senate · Jul 29, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 5, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Aug 1, 2025

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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