Durbin, Collins Applaud Senate Passage Of SIREN Reauthorization Act

Statement

"In Illinois, rural EMS agencies are a lifeline for their communities. These first responders are on the front lines, and we must ensure that they have the proper staffing, training, and equipment to address the emergency in front of them. I worked in 2018 to pass the bipartisan SIREN Act to meet the needs of rural EMS agencies as they care for their communities. And today, I'm pleased that the United States Senate has recognized the importance of this successful program by advancing the SIREN Reauthorization Act. I'm grateful for Senator Collins' partnership in making certain that rural EMS agencies continue to have access to the funding they depend on. I urge the House of Representatives to quickly take up and pass this legislation so it can be signed into law."

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