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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

USA118th CongressHR-618| House 
| Updated: 7/5/2024
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (55)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6087
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 13, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Jul 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
Jul 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-131
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-299.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6087
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022


  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 13, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


  • July 5, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.


  • July 5, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-131
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-299.

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  • S 118-131: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

USA118th CongressHR-618| House 
| Updated: 7/5/2024
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6087
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 13, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Jul 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
Jul 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-131
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-299.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6087
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022


  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 13, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


  • July 5, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.


  • July 5, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-571.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-131
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-299.
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (55)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-131: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelNursingWorker safety and health