Who it affects
- Injured federal workers
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- U.S. Department of Labor
In committeeHealth careWorkers’ compensation
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
S. 3296 · Senate bill · Introduced Dec. 2, 2025
The Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 would cover nurse practitioner and physician assistant care for injured federal workers under workers’ compensation.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would cover nurse practitioner and physician assistant care under federal workers’ compensation.
- These providers must work within the limits set by state law.
- The Labor Department must finalize rules within 6 months after the bill becomes law.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. (R-ME)
- Introduced
- Dec. 2, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 10
- Committees
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 14, 2026 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Congress hasn't published an official summary.
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.