; and and inserting semicolon; and (B) by striking clause (iv) and inserting the following: (iv) one or more emergency medical service organizations; and (v) to the extent practicable, one or more emergency management organizations; and ; and (2) in subsection (g)(1)— (A) by striking the heading and inserting: (1) Local response capabilities (A) Program coordination ; (B) by striking extent practicable, ensure and inserting the following: “extent practicable— (i) ensure ; (C) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (ii) seek to increase participation of eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(A) with lower participation rates relative to coalitions of other eligible entities, such as coalitions that include emergency medical services organizations and health care facilities in underserved areas. . (b) Preferences Section 319C–2(d)(1)(A)(iii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–3b(d)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) and inserting clauses (ii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A) . 104. Improving medical readiness and response capabilities Section 319C–2 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–3b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following: (C) designate a lead entity to administer such award and support coordination between entities described in this subsection.