EMS Staffing and Support Act

Senate Bill 3910 - EMS Staffing and Support Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:33:29Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3910 EMS Staffing and Support Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3910

EMS Staffing and Support Act

This bill provides funding for FY2023 and each fiscal year thereafter to support organizations that provide medical transport and emergency medical services (i.e., EMS organizations). It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on reimbursement and other challenges faced by EMS organizations, including in rural areas.

Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must establish a competitive grant program for state, territorial, tribal, and local governments; nonprofit EMS organizations; and nonprofits that represent the interests of EMS organizations. Grant funds may be used for training and other personnel costs, purchasing necessary equipment and supplies, and related purposes. The bill further requires HRSA to allocate funding through compacts or contracts to Indian tribes for such purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 3910

Bill S 3910 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2022. Bill S 3910 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2022. Bill S 3910's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 23, 2022