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DemocratBill · H.R. 5391· House(119-HR-5391)

Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act

Rep. Deluzio
Age: 42 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
9/16/2025
Last activity
9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Christopher Deluzio
Cosponsors
Democrat - 13Republican - 5
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act," aims to increase the Federal share of the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. It proposes amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to change the current 50 percent share to 60 percent. Additionally, the act seeks to authorize specific funding amounts for the program. It provides for $60,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

Yes

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+3

    The bill increases federal funding to provide more bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+2

    The bill increases support for protective equipment used by law enforcement in the line of duty.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases federal spending by raising the federal share of the grant program from 50 to 60 percent.