National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act
Summary
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish in Washington, DC, a monument to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. This authorization expires seven years after enactment of the bill.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Aug 2026
President
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Sep 3, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced in House
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Engrossed in House
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2 edits
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Mar 16, 2026
MINOR
The engrossed version of HR 2196 adds a short title and changes the deadline for establishing the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial from a fixed calendar date (November 3, 2032) to a relative date (7 years after enactment). This means the deadline will shift depending on when the bill is signed into law, potentially making it earlier or later than the original November 2032 date.
TECHNICAL
A new Section 1 was added providing the short title 'National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act' for citation purposes.
TIMELINE
The deadline for establishing the memorial was changed from a fixed date of November 3, 2032 to 'the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment.' This ties the deadline to when the law takes effect rather than a specific calendar date, so the actual deadline will vary depending on enactment timing.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Amendments
3
Aug 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551)
upper
Aug 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Aug 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-518.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
lower
Sep 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Sep 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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