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Read. Follow. Verify.Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 Introduced in the House
Last action · September 8, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin
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What This Bill Would Do
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to change how physician assistants and nurse practitioners are utilized in rural healthcare settings. The bill has been on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
The measure establishes federal policy affecting rural healthcare providers and patients who rely on nurse practitioners and physician assistants in underserved areas following its introduction on September 8, 2025.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
rural physician assistants
Federal regulations governing their utilization and practice scope in rural settings are subject to change.
nurse practitioners
Federal regulations governing their utilization and practice scope in rural settings are subject to change.
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