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Introduced
11/14/2017
11/14/2017
In Committee
11/17/2017
11/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Hometown Heroes Relief Act of 2017
AI Summary
This bill, the Hometown Heroes Relief Act of 2017, reauthorizes the rural emergency medical service (EMS) training and equipment assistance program under Section 330J of the Public Health Service Act. The key provisions of the bill allow the funds to be used for training EMS personnel, meeting federal or state certification requirements, developing new technology-enhanced educational methods, acquiring EMS equipment, and acquiring personal protective equipment for EMS personnel. The bill also defines "emergency medical services" and authorizes $10 million in annual appropriations for the program from fiscal years 2018 to 2022, with up to 10% of the appropriations available for administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 11/17/2017)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4390/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4390/BILLS-115hr4390ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4390/BILLS-115hr4390ih.pdf.pdf |
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