H.R. 2196 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act
Reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a monument in Washington, DC. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 24, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
What members said about it
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to extend the deadline for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in…
“Every day, emergency medical technicians are the first line of support when lives in their communities are at risk, sometimes throwing themselves into dangerous and deadly situations to begin treatment.”
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Today, U.S Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) celebrated the passage of his bipartisan bill to extend the National Emergency Services Memorial Foundation’s authority to construct a national memorial in Washington, D.C. paying tribute to the…
“This isn’t about politics—it’s about honor. EMS professionals in Missouri, and across the United States work tirelessly, often putting themselves in harm’s way for the communities they serve. Thanks to this bipartisan legislation, the United States is keeping our promise that their fallen brothers and sisters, their…”
Latest action
Sep 11, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-107.