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Introduced
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
In Committee
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
SIREN Act of 2018 Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill, the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Act of 2018 or the SIREN Act of 2018, reauthorizes the rural emergency medical services (EMS) training and equipment assistance program under the Public Health Service Act. The bill expands the program's eligibility to include EMS agencies operated by local or tribal governments, as well as non-profit EMS agencies. The funds can be used for recruiting and training EMS personnel, acquiring equipment and personal protective gear, and developing new educational methods. The bill authorizes $10 million in annual funding for the program from 2018 to 2022, with up to 10% of the funds allowed for administrative expenses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Greg Gianforte (R)*,
Lacy Clay (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Sean Duffy (R),
Evan Jenkins (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
David Loebsack (D),
Mark Meadows (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/05/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5429/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5429/BILLS-115hr5429ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5429/BILLS-115hr5429ih.pdf.pdf |
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