Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

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Explore the details of House Bill 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/14/2025, 7:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6960

Bill 118 HR 6960, also known as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and improve the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. The EMSC Program was originally established in 1984 to ensure that children receive appropriate emergency medical care when needed.

The main goals of this bill are to continue funding for the EMSC Program, enhance pediatric emergency care training for healthcare providers, improve coordination between emergency medical services and pediatric healthcare facilities, and promote research on pediatric emergency care.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for the EMSC Program, expand training opportunities for healthcare providers on pediatric emergency care, establish guidelines for pediatric emergency care protocols, and support research on best practices for treating children in emergency situations. Overall, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 seeks to improve the quality of emergency medical care for children across the United States by providing funding, training, and research opportunities for healthcare providers and emergency medical services.

Congressional Summary of HR 6960

Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership Program, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The program awards grants to state governments and medical schools to support emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6960

Bill HR 6960 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill HR 6960 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2024. Bill HR 6960's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-178. as of December 23, 2024