HR 7739
Rural Emergency Response Support Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:06 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Rural Emergency Response Support Act, aims to help rural communities by making it easier for employers to hire and compensate emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. It modifies the Fair Labor Standards Act to create an exception for smaller rural employers, specifically those in areas with fewer than 100,000 residents, allowing them to potentially avoid overtime pay requirements for these essential healthcare workers. The goal is to address staffing shortages in rural emergency services.
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