Congressman John Carney (DE-0) became the most recent co-sponsor of the Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2013 (H.R. 809). The legislation addresses the challenges plaguing field emergency medical services (EMS).

The Field EMS Bill was introduced by Congressman Larry Buschon (IN-8) on February 25, 2013. The legislation currently carries 12 co-sponsors.

Rep. Carney, John (DE-0)
Rep. Carson, Andre (IN-7)
Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. (TN-2)
Rep. Heck, Joseph J. (NV-3)
Rep. Holt, Rush (NJ-12)
Rep. Loebsack, David (IA-2)
Rep. Michaud, Michael H. (ME-2)
Rep. Nugent, Richard B. (FL-11)
Rep. Peterson, Collin (MN-7)
Rep. Roe, Phil (TN-1)
Rep. Stivers, Steve (OH-15)
Rep. Walberg, Tim (MI-7)

View more information about the bill here.  To find out how you can become more involved in advocating for the Field EMS Bill, please contact your state advocacy coordinator.