Bill · H.R. 5872· House(119-HR-5872)
Medical License Verification Act
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Aaron Bean
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Medical License Verification Act. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up an automated system within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This system will check whether a health care provider applying for a unique health identifier is actually licensed in a State and in good standing. The Secretary must complete this verification before issuing the identifier to the applicant.
Yes· 3 of 16
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
Increases government oversight and verification processes regarding healthcare provider credentials.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
Improves the integrity of the healthcare system by ensuring that only credentialed providers receive official identifiers.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Helps ensure children receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This provision requires the Secretary to verify that a health care provider is licensed in good standing before issuing them a unique health identifier. This is a positive step because it ensures that healthcare providers are properly credentialed and licensed before receiving official identifiers, helping keep people safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The provided text does not mention any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 10/31/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida