Senate Bill 3566
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 2, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3566
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 2, 2022
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02/02/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S497-498)
02/02/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM