Bill would let nurse practitioners treat injured federal workers
Placed on the calendarH.R. 3170Latest action
Sponsor: Tim Walberg · Representative · MI
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Official title: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 3170 would add nurse practitioners and physician assistants as recognized providers for federal workers' injury claims.
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What does this do?
HR 3170 amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to add nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of providers recognized for treating injured federal workers. These providers could also handle related paperwork, such as documenting injuries and communicating with government offices, similar to physicians. The Secretary of Labor must issue rules implementing the changes within six months of passage.
Who does it affect?
Federal employees injured on the job who rely on this compensation system for medical treatment and benefits are directly affected. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who treat federal workers would also gain new authority under the program.
Why does it matter?
The change would expand which providers' care counts toward compensation claims, potentially altering how and where injured federal workers access treatment. It also gives nurse practitioners and physician assistants new administrative roles in the claims process.
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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Dec 4, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 1, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Dec 4, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.