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Rural Emergency Response Support Act

3/23/2026, 8:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7739

H.R. 7739, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 26, 2026, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to grant overtime compensation exceptions to employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics operating in rural areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 7739

Bill HR 7739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2026. Bill HR 7739 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2026.  Bill HR 7739's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7739

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7739

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7739

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide overtime compensation exceptions to employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide overtime compensation exceptions to employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas.

Comments

Axl Keith profile image

Axl Keith

835

2 months ago

This bill is so dumb, I can't believe they are even considering it. It's like they don't even care about us rural folks. They should be focusing on real issues, not wasting time on this nonsense. I don't see how this is going to help anyone, it's just a waste of money. I hope they come to their senses and realize how pointless this is.

Easton Frank profile image

Easton Frank

872

2 months ago

This bill is such a joke, like seriously? Who even comes up with this stuff? It's like they're not even trying to make a difference. And did you know that this bill includes funding for mental health services in rural areas? Yeah, like that's gonna help.

Waylen Hernandez profile image

Waylen Hernandez

881

2 months ago

Hey guys, have you heard about this new bill for rural emergency response? It sounds like it could really help out communities like mine in IN. I wonder how soon we'll start seeing the benefits of this bill in action?

Peyton Mason profile image

Peyton Mason

892

2 months ago

This bill is so sad, why do they do this? What will happen in the long run?