To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant program.

# Summary of HR 2414 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would reauthorize a grant program that funds partnerships between military and civilian medical institutions to improve trauma care and emergency preparedness. The program helps hospitals and trauma centers prepare for and respond to mass casualty events by sharing military medical expertise with civilian healthcare systems. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects hospitals, trauma centers, emergency departments, and healthcare workers who would receive funding and training through these military-civilian partnerships.

It also benefits communities that gain improved emergency response capabilities, and the military by maintaining these collaborative relationships. **Current Status:** HR 2414 was introduced by Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Further action would require committee approval before it could advance for a House vote.