VoterlyH.R. 6087: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from Connecticut · In committee
What this bill does
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; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-11-30
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 19
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] introduced H.R. 6087. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6087 do?
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 …
Who sponsored H.R. 6087?
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D) of Connecticut is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6087?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6087 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.