Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
This bill expands healthcare access for energy workers covered under the federal compensation program for occupational illnesses. It amends existing law to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants (within their state-licensed scope and federal guidelines) to prescribe or order medical treatments, appliances, and supplies for eligible workers. The change directly affects energy workers receiving medical benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. It modifies the program’s authority to include these providers in prescribing decisions, aiming to streamline care without altering the program’s core eligibility or funding. The bill does not change who qualifies for benefits or the compensation amounts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jun 25, 2025
Last action Jun 25, 2025
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Committee
1
Jun 25, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Hawley
RRepublican
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Patty Murray
DDemocratic
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