To reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill reauthorizes the rural emergency medical service training and equipment program through 2028, adding training on mental health/substance use disorders and funding for overdose reversal drugs.
Who Benefits and How
- Rural EMS providers receive training and equipment funding
- Rural communities gain better emergency response capabilities
- Overdose victims benefit from expanded access to reversal drugs
- Mental health patients receive better emergency care
Who Bears the Burden and How
- SAMHSA (moved from HRSA) administers the program
- Federal budget funds grants through 2028
Key Provisions
- Reauthorizes through FY2024-2028
- Adds mental health/substance use training requirement
- Adds overdose reversal drugs to equipment purchases
- Transfers administration to Assistant Secretary for Mental Health
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes rural EMS training and equipment assistance with expanded focus on mental health and overdose reversal.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen rural EMS with mental health and overdose capabilities"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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