DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to procure ballistic body armor specifically designed for female agents and officers, ensuring proper fit and coverage to prevent bullets from redirecting toward the throat or spine. Key provisions mandate armor meeting ASTM standards, passing NIJ tests using female-shaped molds, and including angled shot testing to address fit risks unique to women. DHS components must report annually on armor issuance to female personnel, including compliance rates by location, with full implementation required within three years. The law directly affects all female DHS agents and officers requiring body armor for duty, aiming to improve safety through tailored equipment standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 6, 2024
Last action Dec 6, 2024
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Total actions
4
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Committee
3
Dec 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Ezell
RRepublican
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