National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act
Description
This bill would extend the authority to establish a memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring emergency medical services personnel.
Summary
What it does
This bill would extend the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. The proposed monument would honor the service and commitment of emergency medical services personnel. Under this legislation, the authorization for the project would expire seven years after the bill is enacted.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation by extending its legislative authority to establish a commemorative work. The legislation also impacts the emergency medical services community by providing for a monument in Washington, DC, dedicated to their commitment and service.
Key provisions
- Extension of legislative authority for memorial. The bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in Washington, DC, and its surrounding areas.
- Commemoration of emergency medical services. The authorized monument is intended to honor the commitment and service of those involved in emergency medical services.
- Seven-year authorization period. The legislative authority provided by this bill expires seven years after the date of its enactment.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The authorization for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a monument expires seven years after the bill is enacted.
Relationship to existing law
This bill extends the existing legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to extend the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in Washington, DC, honoring the commitment and service of emergency medical services personnel.