Bills · S 1951
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1951Armed Forces and National Security
RESCUE Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the speed and quality of medical care for injured service members and others in critical situations, whether in combat or during natural disasters. If this bill becomes law, it guarantees that the Army's specialized air ambulance capabilities remain distinct and adequately resourced, preventing them from being diluted or absorbed into broader aviation roles. This means there will always be a dedicated fleet of aircraft and highly trained medical personnel specifically available for rapid patient transport, which can significantly improve survival rates and recovery outcomes.
Without this bill, the Army's specialized aeromedical evacuation units could potentially be restructured or have their resources shifted to general aviation purposes, which might reduce their specialized readiness or slow down response times for medical emergencies. Voters should care because it underscores a commitment to providing robust and dedicated medical support to those serving in uniform and ensures a vital capability for national and international emergency response remains strong.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Army's Medical Service Corps to maintain a dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability, including specific personnel, training, doctrine, and aircraft.
This ensures a specific, well-resourced unit is always ready for critical medical air transport missions.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that the Army's medical department, under the Surgeon General, has authority over medical command and control, patient care, and clinical standards for these air evacuation operations.
This ensures medical expertise guides critical patient care decisions during aeromedical evacuations.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits restructuring the dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability into general-purpose aviation or dual-use elements without specific congressional notification and accompanying risk assessments.
This protects the specialized nature of these units from being diluted or diverted for other purposes.
PROVISION 04
Prevents changes to allocations for the Medical Service Corps' aeromedical evacuation assets without prior consultation and certification from the Surgeon General that all missions can still be adequately supported.
This safeguards the funding and resources necessary for these essential medical evacuation services.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 4
Introduced in Senate
JUN 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1951
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
Senate BillS 1951Armed Forces and National Security
RESCUE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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