H.R. 6960 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
H.R. 6960 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 11, 2024, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 118-178
What it does
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 This act reauthorizes through FY2029 the Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership Program, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The program awards grants to state governments and medical schools to support emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2024
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-178. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 15, 2024 · Passed399–13
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization ActHouse · May 15, 2024
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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