H.R. 2196Passed one chamberEnvironment & energy
Bill gives EMS memorial foundation until 2032 to finish project
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill extends until November 3, 2032, the deadline for building a Washington, D.C. memorial honoring EMS workers.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill extends the deadline for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to build a memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring EMS workers. Congress had already authorized the memorial, but a standard seven-year completion rule was about to expire. The bill sets a new deadline of November 3, 2032.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation, which handles fundraising and planning. It indirectly affects EMS workers and their families, who the memorial honors.
Why does it matter?
The bill keeps the foundation's existing legal authority active so its plans don't expire before construction finishes. It does not create the memorial itself or directly spend taxpayer money.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act
- Introduced:
- March 18, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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