HR 1737 118th Congress House Health

Supporting Our First Responders Act

Introduced: March 23, 2023 Introduced by: Kim, Andy Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Mar 31, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 23, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 23, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting Our First Responders Act

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support medical transport and emergency medical services (EMS).

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award the grants to EMS organizations (including for-profit organizations) or state, tribal, territorial, or local governments. Grant-funded activities include (1) providing salaries and stipends for EMS workers; (2) purchasing vehicles, personal protective equipment, and other resources; and (3) establishing community paramedicine or mobile integrated health care initiatives.

HHS must also report to Congress about health insurance reimbursement for medical transport and EMS and the feasibility of establishing a federal EMS office.

What's happening now March 31, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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