A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
- Bill Number
- S. 2546
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-17: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of S. 2546
Purpose This legislation extends the time allowed for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to build a commemorative memorial honoring emergency medical services personnel in Washington, D.C., and nearby areas.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 1(b) of Public Law 115-275 (originally enacted in 2018).
- Changes the expiration of the foundation's authority from a standard 7-year period to November 3, 2032.
- Applies this extension specifically to the rules for commemorative works under 40 U.S.C. 8903.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Replaces the prior 7-year deadline with a new fixed date of November 3, 2032, giving the foundation roughly seven additional years.
- No other provisions of the original law are altered.
Potential Impacts
- Allows additional time for fundraising and planning by the foundation before the authority expires.
- May affect federal agencies involved in approving and overseeing memorials in the District of Columbia, such as the National Park Service.
- Limited direct effects on citizens or international relations, as the bill focuses solely on a domestic commemorative project.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation.
- Emergency medical services workers and their families.
- Congressional sponsors and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Federal agencies responsible for national memorials in Washington, D.C.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill involves a routine extension of existing authority for a commemorative work, with no apparent constitutional conflicts.
- It was introduced with bipartisan support and referred to a Senate committee for standard review.
- No significant changes to broader federal policy or legal frameworks are introduced.
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Sponsor
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Cosponsors (6)
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-17: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025-12-09: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 2025-07-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2025-07-30: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. — issued 2025-07-30 — PDF (2 pages)