Prevent BLEEDing Act
- Last Action
- 5/17/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-05-17Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-17 (00)
Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act or the Prevent BLEEDing Act
This bill establishes grants to make available anti-blood loss supplies (e.g., tourniquets, wound-packing materials, and gloves) in high-traffic and other specified areas for use in medical emergencies. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services must award the grants to state, tribal, and local governments.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study trends in accessing bleeding control kits and training in their use.
Cosponsors (1)
- John Boozman (R-AR)
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