H.R. 5864 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Improving Police CARE Act

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

  1. Introduced
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  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] Introduced October 28, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action October 28, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Oct 28, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Oct 28, 2025 Introduced in House

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