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H.R. 8163

Referred to Committee

Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act

Introduced 6/21/2022•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

10/11/2022 • Senate

Summary

Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and modifies activities of the Department of Health and Human Services related to trauma care.

Specific changes include requiring the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop guidance for and otherwise support states (and consortia of states) to coordinate and improve emergency medical services and trauma care during declared emergencies.

The bill also expands eligibility for and revises (1) grants for improving emergency medical services and trauma care in rural areas, and (2) competitive grants for improving regional emergency medical and trauma systems.

Passed House • 9/29/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and development

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

Democrat • AZ-1

Sponsored 6/21/2022

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 21, 2022

Committee Review

September 14, 2022

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Floor Debate

September 28, 2022

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate10/11/2022
Engrossed in House9/29/2022
Reported in House9/28/2022
Introduced in House6/21/2022

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0