REMOTE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Feb 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
S. 412, the REMOTE Act, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish medical training and equipment requirements for U.S. Border Patrol. Customs and Border Protection would be required to offer free emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic training to agents, with pay increases (5% for EMT certification, 10% for paramedic certification) for those who obtain and maintain such credentials. Agents who complete paramedic training would owe a service commitment or reimbursement if they leave early. The bill also sets staffing targets for certified agents at border sectors and remote stations, requires provision of pediatric-appropriate medical supplies, mandates online training for all agents and officers on recognizing medical distress in children, and requires 24-hour phone or radio access to a medical physician or provider at remote stations. Separately, it requires continuous language interpretation services, in person or remote, at remote Border Patrol stations, forward bases, and ports of entry along the southern border.
The bill primarily affects U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers, CBP management, and migrants—including children—who are taken into custody near the southern border, by aiming to improve medical response capacity and communication access in remote areas.
The bill was introduced on February 7, 2019, by Senator Martin Heinrich and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in the 116th Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Remote, Emergency, Medical, Online Training, Telehealth, and EMT Act or the REMOTE Act
This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to make emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic training available to selected border patrol agents along the southern border. Agents that complete the training or already have EMT or paramedic certifications shall receive specified pay increases.
The bill imposes requirements related to (1) the percentage of agents with EMT or paramedic training assigned in each sector, and (2) minimum levels of various medical supplies in each sector.
CBP shall require all border patrol agents and officers to complete online training on how to (1) identify common signs of medical distress in children, and (2) timely transfer sick children to medical care.
CBP shall ensure that all remote stations, forward operating bases, and remote ports of entry on the southern border have (1) voice access to a medical command physician, and (2) access to language interpretation services.
Timeline
7 Feb 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 412 do?
- S. 412, the REMOTE Act, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish medical training and equipment requirements for U.S. Border Patrol. Customs and Border Protection would be required to offer free emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic training to agents, with pay increases (5% for EMT certification, 10% for paramedic certification) for those who obtain and maintain such credentials. Agents who complete paramedic training would owe a service commitment or reimbursement if they leave early. The bill also sets staffing targets for certified agents at border sectors and remote stations, requires provision of pediatric-appropriate medical supplies, mandates online training for all agents and officers on recognizing medical distress in children, and requires 24-hour phone or radio access to a medical physician or provider at remote stations. Separately, it requires continuous language interpretation services, in person or remote, at remote Border Patrol stations, forward bases, and ports of entry along the southern border. The bill primarily affects U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers, CBP management, and migrants—including children—who are taken into custody near the southern border, by aiming to improve medical response capacity and communication access in remote areas. The bill was introduced on February 7, 2019, by Senator Martin Heinrich and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in the 116th Congress.
- Has S. 412 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 412. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 412?
- S. 412 was sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 412?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (7 Feb 2019).
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