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National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish in Washington, DC, a monument to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. This authorization expires seven years after enactment of the bill.
Action Timeline
2026-03-17
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-03-16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-16
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)
2026-03-16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)
2026-03-16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2196.
2026-03-16
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2523-2524)
2026-03-16
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-02-24
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-518.
2026-02-24
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.
2026-02-24
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-518.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.2196 pass?
HR.2196 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 40%.
What does HR.2196 do?
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish in Washington, DC, a monument to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. This authorization expires seven years after enactment of the bill.
Who sponsored HR.2196?
HR.2196 was sponsored by Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 2196 EH: National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act . 2. Extension of legislative authority for memorial establishment Section 1(b) of Public Law 115–275 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , except that any reference in section 8903(e) of that chapter to the expiration at the end of or extension beyond a seven-year period shall be considered to be a reference to an expiration on or extension beyond the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act . . Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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