119-hr-541119th Congress

To require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and offer training to, State and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.

Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Introduced

Summary

Requires the Department of Defense to share best practices and offer training to state and local first responders on aiding victims of trauma-related injuries. The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to make sure DoD expertise and lessons are passed to emergency teams so they can improve care for people with serious traumatic injuries.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Defense trauma training for first responders

If enacted, the Defense Department would share best practices and offer training to state and local first responders. The training would focus on helping people with trauma-related injuries. The aim would be faster, better care during emergencies. The bill sets no funding, timeline, or penalties.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

NY • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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