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Congressional Gold Medal for Freedom House Ambulance Service's pioneering medical work

This act honors the first U.S. emergency medical service to use trained paramedics, which transformed pre-hospital care and emergency standards. It recognizes the service's role in creating jobs and establishing the modern paramedic model used today.
Key points
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the pioneers of modern emergency medical services and paramedic training.
Places the medal in the National Museum of African American History and Culture for public display and research.
Allows the public to purchase bronze duplicate medals to commemorate the service's historical legacy.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7623
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
Process start date: 2026-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7623.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the pioneers of modern emergency medical services and paramedic training.
  • Places the medal in the National Museum of African American History and Culture for public display and research.
  • Allows the public to purchase bronze duplicate medals to commemorate the service's historical legacy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Media and Culture