H.R. 4122In committeeHealth care
Bill expands who can authorize care for nuclear workers
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 4122 lets nurse practitioners and physician assistants — not just doctors — authorize care for sick nuclear and energy workers.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill expands who can order medical services, equipment, and supplies for workers who got sick from their jobs at nuclear weapons facilities and other government energy sites. Right now only doctors can do this. The bill would add nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as long as they follow their state's rules and any federal guidelines.
Who does it affect?
The people directly affected are energy workers and their families who receive these federal medical benefits. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who treat these workers are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Currently, those workers can only receive authorized care when a physician signs off on it. This change means more types of providers could approve their care.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- June 25, 2025
- Latest action:
- June 25, 2025
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.
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