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H.R. 2196 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-107

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Passed HouseMar 16, 2026
Passed SenateAug 7, 2026
To PresidentSep 3, 2026
Became lawSep 11, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2196 changed 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Public Law 115-275 An earlier law, changed directly

What the words changed: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 115-275(b)changedby H.R. 2196 Sec. 2

    The bill says: Section 1(b) of Public Law 115–275 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ", except that any reference in section 8903(e) of that chapter to the expiration at the end of or extension beyond a seven-year period shall be considered to be a reference to an expiration on or extension beyond the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act.".

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What it does

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National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish in Washington, DC, a monument to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. This authorization expires seven years after enactment of the bill.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Feb 24, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-09-11Became Public Law No: 119-107.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-09-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-09-03Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-08-07Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2523)Library of Congress
  6. 2026-02-24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-518.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-03-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-107 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

Cosponsors

  • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
  • Debbie Dingell D-MI-6
  • Stephen F. Lynch D-MA-8
  • Joe Neguse D-CO-2
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
  • Brittany Pettersen D-CO-7