Bills · HR 2220
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2220Health
PARA–EMT Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical issue that impacts everyone: access to timely emergency medical care. The bill highlights a severe and growing shortage of EMTs and paramedics, which can lead to longer ambulance response times and reduced availability of emergency services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. If this bill becomes law, it could help rebuild the emergency medical workforce, ensuring that when someone calls 911 with a medical emergency, a qualified responder is available quickly.
Without this bill, the existing workforce shortage in emergency medical services is projected to worsen, potentially leading to increased strain on emergency departments, longer waits for ambulances, and a decline in the overall quality and accessibility of emergency care. By investing in recruitment and training, the bill aims to strengthen a vital part of our healthcare infrastructure that often goes unnoticed until an emergency strikes, directly impacting public health and safety.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot grant program for eligible emergency medical services (EMS) agencies.
This creates the funding mechanism to directly support local EMS agencies in addressing their workforce needs.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for recruitment, retention, training, licensure, certification, apprenticeship programs, and technology-enhanced education for EMS personnel.
This provides specific ways agencies can use the money to build and maintain a skilled emergency medical workforce.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grants for agencies that recruit youth (including high school students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds), assist veterans with military medical training, and are located in rural areas.
This directs resources to critical populations and geographic areas that face significant challenges in staffing emergency services.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that at least 20 percent of grants go to EMS agencies in rural areas and sets a maximum grant amount of $1,000,000 per recipient.
This ensures dedicated support for rural communities and fair distribution of funds among agencies.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program.
This provides the financial backing for the program over a five-year period, indicating a sustained effort to address the workforce shortage.
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1 + 26
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 46%
DEM 20 REP 6 IND 0
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2220
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2220Health
PARA–EMT Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
26
COMPLEXITY
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