National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

# National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 2196 would extend the deadline for completing a national memorial dedicated to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Washington, D.C. The bill allows for additional time to construct a monument honoring EMS workers—paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency medical responders—who have served the country and those who have died in the line of duty. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects EMS workers and their families, as well as organizations advocating for first responders.

It also involves the National Park Service and any private groups or foundations responsible for designing and building the memorial. **Current Status:** HR 2196 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process and would require committee approval and a House floor vote to advance further.