June 25, 2025
Mr. Allen (for himself and Mrs. McBath) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Expansion of authority to furnish medical benefits
Section 3629 of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7384t) is amended—
(1)
by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and
(2)
by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):
(c) Orders by nurse practitioners and physician assistants
For purposes of subsections (a) and (b), a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, acting within the scope of their practice under State law and in accordance with such regulations and instructions as the President deems necessary, may prescribe, recommend, or order services, appliances, and supplies for an individual receiving medical benefits under this section for an illness.