What does Preamble of Improving Police CARE Act do?

This bill establishes standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Improving Police CARE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies Act.

What does TRAUMA KIT STANDARDS. of Improving Police CARE Act do?

This section amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish requirements for trauma kits purchased using funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. A 'trauma kit' is defined as a first aid response kit, including a bleeding control kit for life-threatening hemorrhage. Grantees can only purchase trauma kits meeting performance standards established by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grantees are permitted to separately acquire components and assemble trauma kits that meet the established standards. The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance must develop and publish performance standards for trauma kits within 180 days of the subsection's enactment. These performance standards must include specific components, such as a tourniquet recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a bleeding control bandage. The Director must also develop and publish optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding training, deployment, and maintenance of trauma kits. The required components include gloves, scissors, instructional documents (e.g., from 'Stop the Bleed' or the American College of Surgeons), a container, and potentially additional supplies approved by law enforcement agencies.

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Improving Police CARE Act

Last updated: 8/1/2025 · Introduced: 5/5/2025

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes performance standards for trauma kits purchased with federal grant funds through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Director must develop and publish these trauma kit performance standards, including specific required components like tourniquets and bleeding control bandages, within 180 days of enactment.
The bill also directs the Bureau of Justice Assistance Director to create optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding trauma kit training, deployment, and maintenance.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 5864(In Committee)Official page

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