Bill · H.R. 6211· House(119-HR-6211)
Medical Professional Access Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Richard McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Medical Professional Access Act," aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand the portability of licenses for health care professionals. This applies when these professionals are providing services in response to a Federal emergency declaration under a contract with the Federal Government. The goal is to allow professionals to work across different locations regardless of state laws.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill facilitates faster healthcare service deployment during emergencies by allowing professionals to work across state lines.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+5
The bill enhances the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies by easing licensure barriers for contracted professionals.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill helps ensure rural areas can receive specialized care from out-of-state professionals during federally declared emergencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Expanded service capabilities during emergencies: A health care professional may provide services at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, provided they are responding to a federally declared emergency pursuant to a contract or subcontract with the Federal Government (Section 2(a)).
-
Broad definition of emergencies: The bill ensures that professional portability applies during various crisis scenarios, including those declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, public health emergencies declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or other national emergencies certified in the Federal Register (Section 2(a)(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Circumvention of state laws: The bill specifies that the ability to provide services applies "notwithstanding any State law regarding the licensure of health care professionals" (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Urban Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands