Lets more healthcare workers help during emergencies by easing state licensing rules.
This bill would make it easier to get healthcare workers where they're needed most during emergencies. It would let the President work with private companies that connect healthcare professionals to jobs. This means out-of-state doctors and nurses could help faster when disaster strikes.
Today, the President doesn't have specific authority to partner with private healthcare staffing platforms or easily waive state licenses for out-of-state healthcare workers during emergencies. This can make it harder to quickly get enough medical help where it's needed. If this bill becomes law, the President would be able to certify and make agreements with these platforms. The President could also help states temporarily set aside their licensing rules for out-of-state healthcare workers responding through these platforms, making it faster to deploy help during crises.
S 1701 · 119th Congress · May 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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