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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2196Monuments and memorialsFirst responders and emergency personnel

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION SEP 11

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This bill matters because without it, the existing legal permission for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to build a memorial could expire. If that permission runs out, the foundation might lose its ability to create this important tribute to EMS professionals, who often perform critical, life-saving work under challenging conditions.

By extending the deadline, the bill ensures that the effort to honor these vital workers can continue. This increases the likelihood that a completed memorial will stand in Washington D.C., recognizing their sacrifices and contributions, and serving as a place of remembrance for generations.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Extends the legal authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work.

This provision ensures the Foundation retains the legal right to move forward with constructing the memorial.

PROVISION 02

Resets the 7-year deadline for the memorial's establishment, making it 7 years from the date this new bill becomes law.

This crucial change prevents the previous authorization from expiring, providing a new window for the project's completion.

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38 EVENTS

SEP 11

Signed by President.

PRESIDENT

SEP 3

Presented to President.

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AUG 10

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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AUG 7

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2196

Congress119th

StatusBecame Law

IntroducedMar 18, 2025

Last actionSep 11, 2026

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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025

House BillHR 2196Monuments and memorialsFirst responders and emergency personnel

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2026

PASSAGE CHANCES

BECAME LAW

READING

1 min

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STEP 8 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Extends the legal authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work.

This provision ensures the Foundation retains the legal right to move forward with constructing the memorial.

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Resets the 7-year deadline for the memorial's establishment, making it 7 years from the date this new bill becomes law.

This crucial change prevents the previous authorization from expiring, providing a new window for the project's completion.

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7 years after the date of enactment of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act.

New expiration date for the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work.

GLOSSARY

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Commemorative Work: A monument, statue, memorial, or other structure built to honor an event, person, or group.
Legislative Authority: The legal power or permission granted by law to do something.
Environs: The surrounding area or district near a particular place.
Enactment Date: The date on which a bill officially becomes law after being passed by Congress and signed by the President, or becoming law without signature.
Public Law: A law that applies generally to the public, passed by Congress and typically signed by the President.

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38 EVENTS

SEP 11

Signed by President.

PRESIDENT

SEP 3

Presented to President.

FLOOR

AUG 10

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

FLOOR

AUG 7

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

DISCHARGE

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