Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) celebrated the signing into law of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Reauthorization Act. The bill ensures that children receive appropriate care during a medical emergency.
The EMSC program was established in 1984 and is the only federal program focused on enhancing emergency care for children and adolescents.
From providing tailored medical equipment to recommended dosage requirements for prescription drugs, the EMSC program helps health care professionals meet the specific needs of young patients and has decreased pediatric injury-related death rates by more than 40%.
The bipartisan bill was led in the Senate by Senator Budd and former Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and in the House by Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Kathy Castor (D-FL), John Joyce (R-PA), and Kim Schrier (D-WA).
Sen. Budd said in a statement:
“The Emergency Medical Services for Children program has been an effective federal effort to ensure that children are able to have their medical needs met in an emergency. I’m proud to help lead the reauthorization of this program so that medical professionals have the tools they need to care for young patients for years to come.”
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