HR 4646 United States House · 118th Congress

SIREN Reauthorization Act

The SIREN Reauthorization Act (HR 4646) reauthorizes a federal program supporting rural emergency medical services (EMS) from 2024 through 2028. It directly affects rural EMS providers and personnel by requiring training on mental health and substance use disorders in emergency settings and allowing the acquisition of FDA-approved drugs for overdose treatment. Key provisions include updating the program's funding period, mandating new training standards for EMS staff, and expanding equipment access to include overdose-reversal medications. The bill amends Section 330J of the Public Health Service Act to implement these changes.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics: Substance Abuse Mental Health Public Health Tags: Public Safety

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2023

Committee Review

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Introduced Jul 14, 2023 Last action May 31, 2024

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May 31, 2024

Lower · Passed

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-532.

lower

Mar 20, 2024

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

lower

Mar 20, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

lower

Mar 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.

lower

Mar 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

lower

Jul 21, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

lower

Jul 14, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

lower

Jul 14, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors