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Faster Medical Response in Disasters: Streamlining Healthcare Worker Deployment.

This law aims to speed up access to healthcare during declared emergencies and disasters. It allows the President to contract with private technology platforms that quickly mobilize independent healthcare workers. A key change is the ability to temporarily waive state licensing requirements for out-of-state medical personnel, ensuring faster aid reaches crisis-affected areas.
Key points
During disasters, out-of-state medical professionals can deploy faster due to temporary waivers of state licensing requirements coordinated by the President.
The Federal Government will partner with certified private technology platforms that vet and mobilize independent contractor healthcare workers.
Healthcare workers and platforms participating in emergency responses receive legal liability protection, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6539
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2025-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STORM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6539.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • During disasters, out-of-state medical professionals can deploy faster due to temporary waivers of state licensing requirements coordinated by the President.
  • The Federal Government will partner with certified private technology platforms that vet and mobilize independent contractor healthcare workers.
  • Healthcare workers and platforms participating in emergency responses receive legal liability protection, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Security