Senate reauthorizes Emergency Medical Services for Children Program

The Senate Dec. 10 unanimously passed legislation reauthorizing the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 6960) for an additional five years. The program provides funding for equipment and training to help hospitals and paramedics treat pediatric emergencies. The program was authorized at $24.3 million per year from 2025-2029. The bill was passed by the House in May.
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