S. 1653 · 118th Congress · Senate

Prevent BLEEDing Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
May 17, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 17, 2023

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