H.R. 809 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2013
H.R. 809 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 25, 2013, sponsored by Larry Bucshon with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2013 - Designates the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the primary federal agency for emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care. Establishes the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma within HHS.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Larry Bucshon (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 4, 2013)
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