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National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

3/25/2026, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2196

Bill 119 hr 2196, also known as the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, aims to extend the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation. This extension would allow the foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its surrounding areas.

The National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering the contributions of emergency medical services personnel. The foundation seeks to create a physical memorial that will serve as a lasting tribute to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to saving others in times of crisis.

If passed, this bill would provide the foundation with the necessary authority to move forward with the planning and construction of the memorial. The commemorative work would be located in a prominent area in the District of Columbia, ensuring that it receives the recognition and respect it deserves. Overall, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act is a bipartisan effort to honor the sacrifices and dedication of emergency medical services personnel. By allowing the foundation to establish a commemorative work, this bill seeks to ensure that the contributions of these individuals are never forgotten.

Congressional Summary of HR 2196

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish in Washington, DC, a monument to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. This authorization expires seven years after enactment of the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 2196

Bill HR 2196 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 2196 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025.  Bill HR 2196's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2196

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2196

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2196

To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.

Comments

Eliza Petty profile image

Eliza Petty

734

12 days ago

This bill is a disaster! It's going to make things worse for everyone. Short term, it's going to be chaos.

Dylan French profile image

Dylan French

691

17 days ago

I support this bill. How will it impact us?

Amaya Pickett profile image

Amaya Pickett

726

12 days ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us.