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House bill · H.R. 5864 (119th Congress)

Improving Police CARE Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Oct 28, 2025

Sponsor: Jefferson Van Drew (U.S. Representative, NJ-2, Republican)

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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.

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Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Oct 28, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Oct 28, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. Oct 28, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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