- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 29
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2025
What it does
The PARA–EMT Act of 2025 aims to address the nationwide shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics by establishing a pilot grant program to support recruitment, training, and retention efforts, with priority given to agencies serving rural areas, youth, and veterans. It also creates a separate program to help veterans transition their military emergency medical training to civilian certification and authorizes a federal study to analyze workforce trends and projected shortages through 2034. The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 to 2030 for the pilot program and $20 million annually for the veteran assistance program, with funds usable for training, wellness…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.