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H.R. 776 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

H.R. 776 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2019, sponsored by Peter T. King with 19 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 24, 2019
Co-sponsors
19
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 116-49

What it does

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, which is a grant program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The program focuses on improving emergency health care for children who are seriously ill or injured.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Peter T. King (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 24, 2019
  • Passed the HouseJul 24, 2019
  • Passed the SenateJul 31, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 13, 2019
  • Became lawAug 22, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-49. (Aug 22, 2019)

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