Congresswoman Schrier Gets Bipartisan Bill to Improve Emergency Medical Services for Children Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.’s (WA-08) bipartisan bill, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act, was signed into law by President Biden. This piece of legislation will improve and expand access to care for children in Washington. This is Congresswoman Schrier’s 4th piece of legislation that has been signed into law for the 118th Congress and her 21st since she was sworn into office in 2019.

“Improving health care outcomes and access, especially for children, has always been a top priority of mine, and I’m incredibly proud to have my bill focused on these priorities signed into law. As a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand how quickly children can become medically unstable due to injury or illness,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “The Emergency Medical Services for Children program is vital in getting pediatric patients the care that they need in the field during emergency response, and my bill will ensure that this program continues for the next five years.”

The Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act passed the House on suspension earlier this year by a vote of 399-13 and will reauthorize the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children program for five more years. The Emergency Medical Services for Children program provides funding for training, research, data collection, and resources to improve first responders’ expertise in caring for children in pediatric medical emergencies. Congresswoman Schrier introduced this bill alongside Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13).