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H.R.6087: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 30, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (17 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - June 8, 2022
- Engrossed in House - June 7, 2022
- Introduced in House - Nov. 30, 2021
Bill Summary
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022 This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 8, 2022 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| June 7, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 7, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 83 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H5242)
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| June 7, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5321-5322)
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| June 7, 2022 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| June 7, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6087.
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| June 7, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5242-5249)
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| June 7, 2022 |
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| March 16, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
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| March 16, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 30, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Nov. 30, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) |