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HR 132

A Resolution designating the week of May 18 through 24, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 31 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania designates May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week to honor EMS personnel contributions statewide.

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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Bill Summary · HR 132

Legislative bill overview

HR 132 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 18-24, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes and honors the contributions of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel across the state during this specific week.

Why is this important

EMS workers provide critical pre-hospital emergency care and transportation, often operating under dangerous conditions with limited resources. Public recognition weeks can increase awareness of EMS challenges, boost workforce morale, and potentially draw attention to systemic issues affecting emergency services like funding gaps, staffing shortages, and burnout.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may view this as performative recognition without addressing concrete EMS challenges such as inadequate funding, low pay, or staffing shortages
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions diverts attention from substantive EMS policy reforms
  • Limited scope: A single week designation provides temporary recognition but doesn't create lasting policy changes or resource commitments to the EMS sector

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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