S-453 : 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
2015-02-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2015-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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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