H.Res. 1042 · 118th Congress
Recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Summer Lee
- Introduced
- 2024-02-29
- Latest action
- 2024-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
This resolution commends and recognizes the invaluable work and enduring legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The Freedom House Ambulance Service was (1) the first emergency medical service in the United States to be staffed by paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid, (2) staffed entirely by Black men and women, and (3) founded to primarily serve the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.