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Hudson, Butterfield Bipartisan EMS Bill Passes House

January 9, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2017
Hudson, Butterfield Bipartisan EMS Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statements after their bipartisan bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (H.R. 304), passed the House with overwhelming support, 404-0:
“The health of our community isn’t a partisan issue, and today’s bipartisan support of this essential bill is a testament to that,” said Rep. Hudson.“Congressman Butterfield has been a reliable partner in this effort, and I appreciate his hard work. This bill may not be flashy, but it solves a problem and saves lives. It’s an example of how to get things done — finding common ground and advancing bipartisan solutions to get results the American people deserve.”
“After passing the House unanimously last year, I am proud that the House once again unanimously approved this important bill,” saidRep. Butterfield. “This legislation ensures that first responders in North Carolina and throughout the country are able to continue to provide life-saving medications to people experiencing health emergencies. I urge the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass and President Obama to sign this important legislation so that more lives can be saved. I thank Congressman Hudson for his leadership on this important and bipartisan issue.”
Reps. Hudson and Butterfield re-introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act last week.
Last Congress, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency MedicationsAct was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously by voice vote in September 2016. In November 2016, it passed the House with unanimous support. To watch Rep. Hudson’s remarks on the House floor in support of this legislation, click here.
“During his re-election campaign, Hudson touted his conservative credentials but also promised to work in a bipartisan manner. On Congress’ first day back in session, a bill introduced by Hudson and originally co-sponsored by Rep. G. K. Butterfield, D-1, passed the U.S. House. Two other Democrats were also original co-sponsors.” Salisbury Post, Political Notebook: Hudson’s EMS bill passes House on first day back in session, 11/21/2016
“Hudson, who recently won a third term in Congress from North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, says he’s eager to find bipartisan solutions in Washington – especially on “common-sense” issues like making sure emergency personnel can help patients. His bill drew a bipartisan group of 130 House co-sponsors and a companion bill in the Senate has Democratic and Republican support.” News & Observer, NC lawmakers, a Republican and Democrat, cooperate to back an emergency services bill, 11/14/2016
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Issues:Health Care