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EMS Counts Act

USA119th CongressHR-3791| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "EMS Counts Act" requires the Secretary of Labor to update the Standard Occupational Classification System to ensure a more accurate count of emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners. This legislation addresses a current deficiency where the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not fully account for dual-role firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics . Within 120 days of enactment, the Secretary must revise the 2018 system to specifically include these dual-role professionals under the "Firefighters" occupational series. This change is deemed critical for government agencies to assess the needs of EMS agencies and practitioners, thereby informing policy decisions related to disaster preparedness and public health emergencies. Additionally, the Secretary must report to Congress on the implementation of these revisions and past efforts to categorize EMTs and paramedics.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8592
EMS Counts Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2354
EMS Counts Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2574
EMS Counts Act
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8592
    EMS Counts Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2354
    EMS Counts Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2574
    EMS Counts Act


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

EMS Counts Act

USA119th CongressHR-3791| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
The "EMS Counts Act" requires the Secretary of Labor to update the Standard Occupational Classification System to ensure a more accurate count of emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners. This legislation addresses a current deficiency where the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not fully account for dual-role firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics . Within 120 days of enactment, the Secretary must revise the 2018 system to specifically include these dual-role professionals under the "Firefighters" occupational series. This change is deemed critical for government agencies to assess the needs of EMS agencies and practitioners, thereby informing policy decisions related to disaster preparedness and public health emergencies. Additionally, the Secretary must report to Congress on the implementation of these revisions and past efforts to categorize EMTs and paramedics.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8592
EMS Counts Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2354
EMS Counts Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2574
EMS Counts Act
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8592
    EMS Counts Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2354
    EMS Counts Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2574
    EMS Counts Act


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted