HR-1818 : Still Just a Bill


Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015

Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program for states with a shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to streamline state requirements and procedures to assist veterans who completed military EMT training to meet state EMT certification, licensure, and other requirements.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2016-05-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-05-12VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 188). (text: CR 5/11/16 CR H2267)House floor actions
2016-05-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2317)House floor actions
2016-05-11FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2016-05-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1818.House floor actions
2016-05-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2266-2268)House floor actions
2016-05-11FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2016-05-10CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 426.House floor actions
2016-05-10CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-552.House floor actions
2016-04-27CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2016-04-27CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-04-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-04-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-04-20CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2016-04-20CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-04-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2015-04-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2015-04-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Adam Kinzinger [R] (IL-16)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical education
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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