EMS Counts Act
The EMS Counts Act requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to revise its job classification system within 120 days to separately count dual-role firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics as distinct EMS roles, rather than lumping them under "Firefighters." This change directly affects how federal data on the EMS workforce is collected, ensuring accurate counts of over 22 million annual emergency responders. The revised data will help government agencies better assess EMS workforce needs for disaster response, public health emergencies, and resource planning. The bill focuses solely on correcting a data classification error, with no new funding or services for EMS personnel.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 10, 2023
Last action Sep 19, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-694.
lower
Jul 10, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
lower
Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 2574
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HR 2574. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline