Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 453 Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 453

Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015

Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program for states with a shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to streamline state requirements and procedures to assist veterans who completed military EMT training to meet state EMT certification, licensure, and other requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 453

Bill S 453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2015. Bill S 453 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2015. Bill S 453's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 11, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 453

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 453

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Licensing and registrations

- Medical education

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 453

Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to States to streamline State requirements and procedures for veterans with military emergency medical training to become civilian emergency medical technicians.

Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015