What does Preamble of Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses,' aims to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide necessary medical services, appliances, and supplies. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025.

What does EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO FURNISH MEDICAL BENEFITS. of Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. It redesignates subsections (c) through (f) as (d) through (g). It inserts a new subsection (c) allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe, recommend, or order medical services for individuals receiving benefits under the Act. This authority is contingent on the practitioners acting within the scope of their state law practice and following regulations deemed necessary by the President.

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Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/25/2025 · Introduced: 6/25/2025

Author: Rick Allen (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe or order medical services for beneficiaries.
This authority for nurse practitioners and physician assistants is subject to state law and regulations established by the President.
The bill redesignates existing subsections within the Act to accommodate the new authority.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2167(In Committee)Official page

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