Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-2550House of Representatives
Updated: May 28, 2019

Summary

Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 or the Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the use of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant funds for certain anti-blood loss purposes. Specifically, a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program may be used to purchase or distribute anti-blood loss supplies (tourniquets, gauze, dressings, or other appropriate materials) for use in medical emergencies in places where people gather; to provide training on the proper use of anti-blood loss supplies to enhance public safety; or to make grants to an eligible entity for such purposes. DHS shall (1) allocate such funds by a formula developed by DHS that takes into consideration the relative populations of each geographic area for which a grant is made; and (2) conduct outreach to inform state, local, and tribal governments and high-risk urban areas that apply for grants under that initiative or program of the availability of funds under this bill.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-3346: Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2020

Introduced in Senate

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E546)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    House of Representatives

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E675)

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

    House of Representatives