This bill allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to treat federal employees who are injured at work. Right now, federal law often requires a doctor to sign off on workers' compensation claims, which can cause delays for people trying to get help.
The change would help about 2.8 million federal employees get medical care more quickly. This is especially important for workers in rural areas where there are fewer doctors but plenty of nurse practitioners and physician assistants available to help.
By including these healthcare providers, the bill aims to speed up the paperwork process. Injured workers need specific medical forms filled out to receive their pay and have their medical bills covered while they are recovering from an injury.
If this bill becomes law, the Labor Department will have six months to create the official rules for how these medical professionals can participate in the program and provide care to federal staff.
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Dec 2, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Bill NumberS 3296
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)
