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This bill, known as Gio's Law, establishes a federal grant program to support law enforcement officers' access to and training for using epinephrine products during medical emergencies. The legislation authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to states and local governments to purchase epinephrine auto-injectors and other epinephrine administration devices, as well as to train law enforcement officers to recognize anaphylactic reaction symptoms and correctly administer these life-saving medications. Within 180 days of enactment, the Attorney General must develop or identify standardized training curricula for this purpose, and law enforcement agencies must obtain certification from their state attorney general confirming legal protection from civil liability when administering epinephrine. The bill also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the frequency of epinephrine administration by law enforcement officers and requires the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign about anaphylactic reactions and the role of first responders. The program is funded with $25 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, aiming to enhance emergency medical response capabilities across federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

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