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Rural Emergency Response Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-7739| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Kennedy (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Rural Emergency Response Support Act proposes an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) , specifically targeting overtime compensation requirements for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. This bill establishes an overtime exception for certain employers of these essential medical personnel in rural areas. The exception applies to public agencies that are political subdivisions of a State with populations under 100,000 residents, and also covers private entities providing services to these rural political subdivisions under contract. By creating this exemption, the legislation aims to provide relief from certain FLSA overtime obligations for these specific employers of EMT and paramedic staff, potentially impacting emergency response services in less populated regions.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3963
Introduced in Senate
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3963
    Introduced in Senate

Labor and Employment

Rural Emergency Response Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-7739| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
The Rural Emergency Response Support Act proposes an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) , specifically targeting overtime compensation requirements for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. This bill establishes an overtime exception for certain employers of these essential medical personnel in rural areas. The exception applies to public agencies that are political subdivisions of a State with populations under 100,000 residents, and also covers private entities providing services to these rural political subdivisions under contract. By creating this exemption, the legislation aims to provide relief from certain FLSA overtime obligations for these specific employers of EMT and paramedic staff, potentially impacting emergency response services in less populated regions.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3963
Introduced in Senate
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3963
    Introduced in Senate
Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Kennedy (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

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