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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3170| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (17)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to expand the types of medical professionals whose services are covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) by amending chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code. It specifically includes physician assistants and nurse practitioners as "other eligible providers," meaning their services, within the scope of their State-defined practice, will be covered for injured federal workers. The legislation makes conforming amendments throughout FECA to ensure these professionals can provide a range of services, including initial treatment, medical examinations, and second opinions, similar to physicians. This aims to enhance access to necessary medical care for federal employees injured on the job by broadening the pool of recognized healthcare providers. To implement these changes, the Secretary of Labor is mandated to finalize rules within six months of the bill's enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-618
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
May 1, 2025
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3296
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Dec 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-394.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-618
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3296
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.


  • December 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-394.

Government Operations and Politics

Disability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelNursingWorker safety and health

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3170| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This bill seeks to expand the types of medical professionals whose services are covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) by amending chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code. It specifically includes physician assistants and nurse practitioners as "other eligible providers," meaning their services, within the scope of their State-defined practice, will be covered for injured federal workers. The legislation makes conforming amendments throughout FECA to ensure these professionals can provide a range of services, including initial treatment, medical examinations, and second opinions, similar to physicians. This aims to enhance access to necessary medical care for federal employees injured on the job by broadening the pool of recognized healthcare providers. To implement these changes, the Secretary of Labor is mandated to finalize rules within six months of the bill's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-618
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
May 1, 2025
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3296
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Dec 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-394.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-618
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3296
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.


  • December 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-394.
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (17)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelNursingWorker safety and health