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Improving Police CARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-5864| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to establish comprehensive standards for trauma kits that law enforcement agencies purchase using funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. It mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) develop and publish these performance standards within 180 days of enactment. The BJA Director must consult with various medical and law enforcement organizations to ensure the standards are robust and effective. The developed standards will require specific components to be included in each trauma kit, such as a tourniquet recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a bleeding control bandage, and protective gloves. Grantees may either purchase pre-assembled kits meeting these standards or acquire individual components to assemble compliant kits themselves. Additionally, the BJA Director will develop optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding officer training in trauma kit use, as well as their deployment and maintenance in vehicles and facilities.
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Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1595
Held at the desk.
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1595
    Held at the desk.


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1595: Improving Police CARE Act
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Improving Police CARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-5864| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
This legislation aims to establish comprehensive standards for trauma kits that law enforcement agencies purchase using funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. It mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) develop and publish these performance standards within 180 days of enactment. The BJA Director must consult with various medical and law enforcement organizations to ensure the standards are robust and effective. The developed standards will require specific components to be included in each trauma kit, such as a tourniquet recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a bleeding control bandage, and protective gloves. Grantees may either purchase pre-assembled kits meeting these standards or acquire individual components to assemble compliant kits themselves. Additionally, the BJA Director will develop optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding officer training in trauma kit use, as well as their deployment and maintenance in vehicles and facilities.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1595
Held at the desk.
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1595
    Held at the desk.


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1595: Improving Police CARE Act
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted