Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2196

EMS Memorial: Extension for Construction

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

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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.

4 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)

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.

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)

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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D: 5R: 1

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