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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2196

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

EMS Memorial: Extension for Construction

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Key Points

  • This bill gives the group in charge of building a national memorial for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers seven more years to finish the project in Washington, D.C.
  • The memorial is designed to honor the hard work and sacrifices of first responders like paramedics and EMTs who help people during life-threatening emergencies.
  • Federal law usually sets a strict time limit for building monuments on public land, and this action restarts that clock so the project doesn't lose its legal permission.
  • This extension is helpful because large memorial projects often take many years to raise enough money and get all the necessary government approvals for a site.

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Milestones

5 milestones15 actions
Mar 16, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 16, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 16, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2196.

Mar 16, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2523-2524)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

Bill NumberHR 2196
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Cosponsors

(6)
D: 5R: 1

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