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Emergency Medical Support: Rapid Aid from Healthcare Professionals

The STORM Act aims to streamline access to healthcare during national emergencies. It allows for the faster deployment of private platforms connecting healthcare workers, making it easier for citizens to receive help in urgent situations. This ensures that professionals from other states can more easily assist where they are most needed.
Key points
Faster Medical Support: Enables the use of private platforms to quickly mobilize medical personnel during crises.
Easier for Healthcare Workers: Allows for temporary waivers of licensing requirements for out-of-state healthcare workers to assist in affected areas.
Legal Protection: Healthcare workers and platforms operating under the act will be protected from liability for damages, unless there is gross negligence.
Public-Private Partnership: The President can enter into agreements with certified healthcare platforms to ensure their availability during emergencies.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
STORM Act
Print number: S 1701
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-05-08