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HR 2234 102th Congress House Health Aircraft Ambulances Emergency medical services Federal aid to health facilities Rural public health

Rural Medical Emergencies Air Transport Act of 1991

Introduced: May 7, 1991 See on congress.gov
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May 20, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 7, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rural Medical Emergencies Air Transport Act of 1991 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to at least seven States to assist in the creation or enhancement of air medical transport systems that provide victims of medical emergencies in rural areas with access to treatments.

Requires: (1) preference for States with plans to integrate the proposed air medical system into a comprehensive network or plan for regional or statewide emergency medical services; and (2) the grant to be administered by the State agency responsible for medical emergency or trauma services programs. Allows the State to award grant funds to public and private entities.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now May 20, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1