House bill · H.R. 5864 (119th Congress)
Improving Police CARE Act
U.S. House of Representatives
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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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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- S. 1595Improving Police CARE ActIdentical bill
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Full history
- Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Oct 28, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives
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