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Proclamation 10583

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2023

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 21-27, 2023 as National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor paramedics, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, and other first responders. It calls on public officials and citizens to observe the week with programs and ceremonies, while also highlighting Biden administration efforts to support EMS providers through payroll assistance, equipment funding, training improvements, mental health resources, and student loan forgiveness.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 33525

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 33525

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Start of National Emergency Medical Services Week

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2023 as National Emergency Medical Services Week
  • Call upon public officials, doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMS providers, and all people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing May 19, 2023
  • National Emergency Medical Services Week declared for May 21-27, 2023

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period May 21-27, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10583: Emergency Medical Services Week, 2023 · Executive Orders