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Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act

USA119th CongressHR-5391| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (18)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act aims to strengthen the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program by increasing the federal government's financial contribution. Specifically, it amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to raise the federal share for grants from 50 percent to 60 percent , thereby providing greater support for law enforcement agencies. This adjustment is intended to provide enhanced financial assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies for the acquisition of life-saving bulletproof vests. Furthermore, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to ensure sustained funding for the program's operations and expansion.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act

USA119th CongressHR-5391| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
The Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act aims to strengthen the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program by increasing the federal government's financial contribution. Specifically, it amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to raise the federal share for grants from 50 percent to 60 percent , thereby providing greater support for law enforcement agencies. This adjustment is intended to provide enhanced financial assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies for the acquisition of life-saving bulletproof vests. Furthermore, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to ensure sustained funding for the program's operations and expansion.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (18)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted