US HB2853 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-2)
Status: Introduced on September 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-09-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to state emergency medical services offices or other state entities with jurisdiction over emergency medical personnel to provide for the expedited training and licensing, as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), of veterans who received training as EMTs while serving in the Armed Forces. Directs an eligible entity to give priority to providing training to individuals who will serve as EMTs in areas that provide a high volume of emergency medical services and trauma care.

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Title

Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-09-20HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2011-09-07HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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