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HR 3691118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2023

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

Official summary has not been imported yet.

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Executive Summary

The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2023 (H.R. 3691) is a House-originated bill from the 118th Congress focused on the health policy area. The bill aims to address issues related to air ambulance services in the United States. As of the latest update on December 17, 2024, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but has since failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.

Bottom Line

H.R. 3691 sought to impact air ambulance services but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and ultimately failed or expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2023 and was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress.
  • It falls under the health policy area, indicating a focus on medical transport services.
  • The latest recorded legislative action was referral to the Subcommittee on Health on December 17, 2024, with no further progress.
Who Benefits?

['Air ambulance service providers', 'Patients requiring emergency air medical transport', 'Health care providers coordinating emergency services']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements.', 'Unclear funding mechanisms or enforcement language due to missing text.', 'Potential oversight and authority issues cannot be assessed without detailed bill content.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It did not advance beyond this stage and is recorded as failed or expired. No further legislative action or debate records are available to provide additional context.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential changes to air ambulance service regulations or funding could affect emergency medical response times and costs.', 'Modifications in air ambulance operations might influence insurance coverage and patient billing practices.', 'Healthcare providers coordinating emergency transport may need to adjust protocols based on any regulatory changes.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of both the full bill text and an official summary significantly limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions. This lack of information poses challenges for oversight and informed legislative debate. Additionally, the bill's failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative support or prioritization during the 118th Congress.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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