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DemocratBill · H.R. 2220· House(119-HR-2220)

PARA–EMT Act of 2025

Rep. Perez
Age: 38 years
Washington
Introduced
3/18/2025
Last activity
3/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Marie Perez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 22Republican - 7
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The PARA-EMT Act of 2025 aims to preserve access to emergency medical services by addressing a workforce shortage. It establishes a pilot program to award grants to emergency medical services agencies for recruiting and training personnel. These grants can fund items like licensure, apprenticeship programs, and wellness initiatives. The bill also creates a program to assist veterans in transitioning their military medical training into civilian certifications. Additionally, it mandates a study on the projected shortage of EMTs and paramedics through 2034.

Yes· 3 of 30

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9

    Directly funds the transition of military medical training to civilian EMS certifications.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8

    Specifically prioritizes and mandates funding for rural EMS agencies.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8

    Aims to fix the critical shortage of paramedics and EMTs to improve emergency service access.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    Authorizes new federal spending of $70 million annually through 2030.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    Increases government spending via new grant programs.