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Senate Extends EMS Memorial Deadline | Dover News

The Senate just passed a crucial bill to extend deadlines for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial, ensuring that the vital contributions of EMTs and paramedics — often the first responders in life-or-death situations — will be honored with a permanent tribute in Washington. Originally approved in 2018, the project stalled due to pandemic delays, but bipartisan support and private funding (not taxpayer dollars) have kept it alive. With this extension, the memorial foundation can continue building a fitting tribute, and any leftover funds will return to the government. The bill now…

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