Bills · HR 5391
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5391Crime and Law Enforcement
Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the safety of law enforcement officers and the financial health of local police departments. Bulletproof vests are essential for protecting officers in the line of duty, and making them more affordable could lead to better equipped police forces across the country. If this bill becomes law, local governments may find it easier to keep their officers safe without straining their budgets, potentially freeing up local funds for other community needs.
If the bill does not pass, the federal government's contribution to vest purchases would remain at 50%, requiring local departments to cover a larger portion of the cost. This could mean some smaller or financially constrained departments might struggle to equip all their officers with new or replacement vests, potentially impacting officer safety and local policing capabilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the federal government's share of funding for bulletproof vests from 50% to 60% under the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
This makes it significantly cheaper for local police departments to purchase essential protective gear for their officers, easing local budget burdens.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $60,000,000 to be appropriated for the program for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
This provides a clear, set funding target for the program for several years, ensuring consistent support for vest purchases.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
D· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 56%
DEM 13 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5391
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5391Crime and Law Enforcement
Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
