What does Preamble of S 2167 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 to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 25, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2167 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 S 2167 do?

This section amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. Subsections (c) through (f) of Section 3629 are redesignated as (d) through (g). A new subsection (c) is added to Section 3629. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are authorized to prescribe, recommend, or order services, appliances, and supplies for individuals receiving medical benefits under the Act. This authority is subject to State law and regulations deemed necessary by the President.

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Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 — S. 2167

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

Author: John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

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This bill amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe, recommend, or order medical services, appliances, and supplies for eligible individuals.
The authority granted to nurse practitioners and physician assistants is subject to state law and regulations.

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