Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act

HR 10197, the "Analyzing Kinetic Impact Projectiles Against Americans Act," requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to commission a study on the health impacts of kinetic impact projectiles (like rubber bullets, bean bag rounds, and sponge rounds) used by domestic law enforcement. The study, to be completed within one year, must analyze injury frequency/severity, demographic/racial impacts, usage patterns, and treatment efficacy. It mandates annual reports to Congress and the public, including recommendations for governmentwide changes, best practices, and oversight of federal funding for these projectiles. The bill authorizes $2 million for fiscal year 2025 to fund this study, focusing on data collection rather than immediate policy changes.