Govoptes

S 1595 ยท Improving Police CARE Act

Held at the desk.

Introduced
May 5, 2025
Latest action
Aug 1, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors
7

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.

Recent actions

  1. Aug 1, 2025 Held at the desk.
  2. Aug 1, 2025 Received in the House.
  3. Aug 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jul 29, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4797)
  5. Jul 29, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. May 20, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.
  7. May 20, 2025 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
  8. May 20, 2025 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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