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Supporting Our First Responders Act
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1737
Bill 118 hr 1737, also known as the Supporting Our First Responders Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional support and resources to first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.
The bill includes provisions for increasing funding for training programs for first responders, as well as providing grants to local governments to help them hire and retain these essential workers. Additionally, the bill aims to improve mental health services for first responders, recognizing the toll that their jobs can take on their mental well-being.
Furthermore, the Supporting Our First Responders Act includes measures to enhance communication and coordination between different agencies and levels of government during emergency situations. This is intended to improve response times and overall effectiveness in handling crises. Overall, this bill seeks to recognize the important role that first responders play in keeping our communities safe and to provide them with the support and resources they need to continue their vital work.
The bill includes provisions for increasing funding for training programs for first responders, as well as providing grants to local governments to help them hire and retain these essential workers. Additionally, the bill aims to improve mental health services for first responders, recognizing the toll that their jobs can take on their mental well-being.
Furthermore, the Supporting Our First Responders Act includes measures to enhance communication and coordination between different agencies and levels of government during emergency situations. This is intended to improve response times and overall effectiveness in handling crises. Overall, this bill seeks to recognize the important role that first responders play in keeping our communities safe and to provide them with the support and resources they need to continue their vital work.
Congressional Summary of HR 1737
Supporting Our First Responders Act
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support medical transport and emergency medical services (EMS).
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award the grants to EMS organizations (including for-profit organizations) or state, tribal, territorial, or local governments. Grant-funded activities include (1) providing salaries and stipends for EMS workers; (2) purchasing vehicles, personal protective equipment, and other resources; and (3) establishing community paramedicine or mobile integrated health care initiatives.
HHS must also report to Congress about health insurance reimbursement for medical transport and EMS and the feasibility of establishing a federal EMS office.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1737
Bill HR 1737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1737 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1737's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1737
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
40Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1737
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1737
Supporting Our First Responders Act
Supporting Our First Responders Act
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Program through which the Secretary may make grants to qualified applicants, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1737
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