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Dear AEMS Supporters,

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce has passed H.R. 3199, the Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act, out of Committee and onto the full House for its consideration. This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for states to assist veterans who are trained in military emergency medicine to become state-licensed or certified emergency medical technicians. States that demonstrate that they have a shortage of emergency medical technicians can use grant funds to provide training, cover associated costs, and expedite the licensing or certification process. The grant program would be authorized at $5 million per year for fiscal years 2011-2015. Similar legislation, S. 1154, has also been introduced in the Senate.

While House Committee passage marks a positive first step, it is unclear when/if the full House and Senate will take further action. We will continue to update you as legislative developments occur.

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