Analyst Brief March 10, 2026

H.R. 2196 — National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, as amended

Current Status
Reported with an amendment

Executive Summary

H.R. 2196 seeks to extend the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. The bill amends Public Law 115-275 to extend the deadline for establishing the memorial. This extension aims to provide the Foundation with additional time to complete the project. The bill was reported with an amendment and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor
Mr. HUDSON
Bill Number
H. R. 2196
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Co-Sponsors
Mr. LYNCH

Arguments For

  • Argument 1: Supports the establishment of a memorial honoring emergency medical services personnel, fostering public recognition and appreciation.
  • Argument 2: Provides additional time for the Foundation to complete the project, increasing the likelihood of a successful and impactful memorial.
  • Argument 3: Demonstrates Congressional support for honoring those who serve in emergency medical services.
Likely Supporters
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial FoundationEmergency medical services organizations

Arguments Against

  • Argument 1: May face opposition from those who believe the original timeline was sufficient or that the memorial is not a priority.
  • Argument 2: Could be criticized for potentially delaying other legislative priorities.
  • Argument 3: The extension may be seen as unnecessary government intervention in a project that should be privately funded and managed.
Likely Opponents
None specified

📋 Key Provisions

  • Extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation.
  • Amends Section 1(b) of Public Law 115-275 to modify the expiration date related to the memorial's establishment.
  • Specifies that the expiration or extension is 7 years after the enactment of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act.

🔍 Verification Guide

BETA
Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 8

The bill amends Public Law 115-275.

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"Section 1(b) of Public Law 115–275"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 12

The bill modifies the expiration date.

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"reference to an expiration on"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 13

The extension is for 7 years.

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"date that is 7 years after"

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