S. 1595 Passed the Senate Crime and Law Enforcement

Improving Police CARE Act

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] Introduced May 5, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (4 D, 3 R) Latest action August 1, 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. Aug 1, 2025 Held at the desk.
  2. Aug 1, 2025 Received in the House.
  3. Aug 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jul 29, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4797)
  5. Jul 29, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. May 20, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.
  7. May 20, 2025 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
  8. May 15, 2025 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  9. May 5, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  10. May 5, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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