PARA–EMT Act of 2025
PARA–EMT Act of 2025
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# PARA-EMT Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PARA-EMT Act of 2025 is a proposed federal law that would establish or modify programs related to paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't available in the summary provided, bills with this title typically focus on areas such as training standards, certification, funding, or workforce development for emergency medical personnel. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect paramedics and EMTs, as well as the emergency medical services (EMS) systems that employ them.
It could also impact patients who receive emergency medical care, healthcare systems, and state and local governments responsible for EMS oversight and funding. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D-Washington) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn the specific details of what this bill proposes, you can visit Congress.gov and search for "HR 2220" to access the full text and any committee documents.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.