Adds nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the health providers whose care is covered under federal workers' compensation for injured federal employees.

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

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 01-MAY-2025

Referred 01-MAY-2025

Approved by committee 25-JUN-2025

Reported 04-DEC-2025

On the calendar 04-DEC-2025

Key points

Defines "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant practicing within the scope set by State law.
Lets injured federal employees have these providers treat them and certify their injuries, alongside physicians, under chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code.
Requires the Secretary of Labor to finalize rules carrying out the changes within 6 months after enactment.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to House, 04-DEC-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor Tim Walberg (R-MI) Cosponsors · 17

■ 10 R■ 7 D

10 Republicans

7 Democrats

congress.gov page Reported in House (04-DEC-2025) Introduced in House (01-MAY-2025)