Bills · HR 3791
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3791Labor and Employment
EMS Counts Act
INTRO JUN 5· LAST ACTION JUN 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenHaving accurate numbers of emergency medical professionals is vital for a country's ability to respond effectively to daily emergencies and large-scale disasters like natural catastrophes or public health crises. If current job counts miss a significant portion of these workers, it can lead to misjudgments about staffing needs, training requirements, and funding for critical emergency services. This bill aims to fix that counting problem.
If this bill becomes law, communities can better understand and support their emergency medical response teams, potentially improving response times, resource allocation, and overall public safety. If it doesn't become law, the current undercounting of dual-role emergency responders would likely continue, potentially hindering effective planning and resource distribution for emergency medical care nationwide.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Labor to update the Standard Occupational Classification System.
This is the core action, directly addressing the inaccurate counting of EMS personnel.
PROVISION 02
Specifically directs the inclusion of 'Firefighter/EMTs' and 'Firefighter/Paramedics' within the 'Firefighters' occupational series.
This ensures that dual-role emergency responders are recognized for their medical contributions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a report to Congress detailing the actions taken to implement the revisions and previous efforts to define EMTs and paramedics.
This provides accountability and transparency for the changes made to the occupational classification system.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
49
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
DEM 7 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 5
Introduced in House
JUN 5
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3791
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 5, 2025
Last actionJun 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025
House BillHR 3791Labor and Employment
EMS Counts Act
INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
