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

USA119th CongressS-3296| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025," seeks to broaden the scope of medical providers covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code). Its primary purpose is to ensure that injured federal workers can receive necessary medical services from a wider range of qualified healthcare professionals. Specifically, the legislation amends section 8101 of title 5 to define "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant , operating within the scope of their practice as defined by State law. Conforming amendments are made throughout chapter 81 to include these providers alongside physicians for various aspects of workers' compensation claims, such as initial treatment and medical examinations. The Secretary of Labor is mandated to finalize regulations to implement these changes within six months of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-131
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)
Dec 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3170
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-131
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act


  • December 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)


  • December 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3170
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.

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

USA119th CongressS-3296| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This bill, titled the "Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025," seeks to broaden the scope of medical providers covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code). Its primary purpose is to ensure that injured federal workers can receive necessary medical services from a wider range of qualified healthcare professionals. Specifically, the legislation amends section 8101 of title 5 to define "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant , operating within the scope of their practice as defined by State law. Conforming amendments are made throughout chapter 81 to include these providers alongside physicians for various aspects of workers' compensation claims, such as initial treatment and medical examinations. The Secretary of Labor is mandated to finalize regulations to implement these changes within six months of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-131
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)
Dec 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3170
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-131
    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act


  • December 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)


  • December 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3170
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted