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Introduced
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
In Committee
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
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 Section 330J of 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 certain non-profit EMS agencies. The bill allows grant funds to be used for recruiting and retaining EMS personnel, training, equipment acquisition, and other purposes. The bill authorizes $20 million in annual appropriations for the program from fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2628) (on 05/10/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2830/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2830/BILLS-115s2830is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2830/BILLS-115s2830is.pdf.pdf |
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