The DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to purchase body armor specifically designed to fit female agents and officers, addressing gaps in protection that can occur with standard armor. The new body armor must be individually fitted, certified by the National Institute of Justice, and tested to prevent bullets from deflecting upward into the neck or spine area. The legislation affects all female agents and officers at DHS components who are required to wear body armor as part of their duties. Within three years of the law's enactment, the department must ensure all eligible personnel receive compliant armor, with annual progress reports submitted to Congress for the first three years following implementation. The bill includes no new funding appropriations but directs existing DHS procurement processes to meet these enhanced safety standards.
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