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Emergency Bleeding Control Kits: Support for Governments and Training

This act aims to enhance public safety by funding the purchase and distribution of anti-blood loss supplies in public areas. Citizens may gain access to these materials in emergencies, along with training on their use, potentially saving lives in critical situations. The act also mandates a study on the availability and utilization of these kits nationwide.
Key points
State, local, and Tribal governments will receive grants to purchase and distribute anti-blood loss supplies in high-traffic areas or near automated external defibrillators.
The program will include training courses on the proper use of these supplies, enhancing citizens' first aid capabilities.
An independent study will assess trends in access to and utilization of bleeding control kits and training across different regions of the U.S., aiding future planning.
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Print number: 117_S_4269
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-05-19