National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

H.R. 2196 would extend the legislative authority behind the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation's project to establish a commemorative work in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area. Specifically, it amends a prior law (Public Law 115-275) so that the standard seven-year deadline for completing such memorials is reset to expire on November 3, 2032, rather than running out on its original schedule.

The bill primarily affects the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation, the nonprofit group responsible for planning, funding, and building the memorial honoring EMS personnel. By extending the authorization window, the bill gives the Foundation additional time to complete fundraising, design, and construction requirements without needing to restart the federal approval process for a new commemorative work.

The bill was introduced in the House on March 18, 2025, by Rep. Richard Hudson, and has since passed both the House and the Senate, with the Senate approving it without amendment by unanimous consent on August 7, 2026. It now goes to the President, who may sign it into law or veto it; if signed, the extended deadline would take effect as written.

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