PARA–EMT Act of 2025

4/4/2025, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2220

Bill 119 HR 2220, also known as the "To Preserve Access to Emergency Medical Services" bill, aims to ensure that individuals have continued access to emergency medical services. The bill recognizes the importance of timely and effective emergency medical care in saving lives and promoting public health.

The bill includes provisions to support and enhance emergency medical services, such as providing funding for training programs for emergency medical personnel, improving coordination between emergency medical services and other healthcare providers, and ensuring that emergency medical services are available in rural and underserved areas.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address challenges facing emergency medical services, such as workforce shortages, lack of resources, and barriers to accessing care. It also aims to improve the quality and efficiency of emergency medical services through the use of technology and evidence-based practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2220 is focused on preserving and enhancing access to emergency medical services for all individuals, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. It emphasizes the importance of timely and effective emergency care in saving lives and promoting public health.

Current Status of Bill HR 2220

Bill HR 2220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2220 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025.  Bill HR 2220's most recent activity was 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. as of March 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2220

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2220

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2220

To preserve access to emergency medical services.To preserve access to emergency medical services.
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