Bills · HR 3636
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3636Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense verifies that health care professionals of the military departments are appropriately licensed.
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the safety and quality of healthcare provided to active-duty service members, their families, and other eligible individuals who rely on military medical facilities. An efficient and reliable system for verifying healthcare professionals' licenses is crucial for preventing unlicensed individuals from practicing, which could compromise patient care.
If this bill becomes law, it will standardize and speed up a critical administrative process, potentially reducing risks associated with credentialing and building greater trust in military healthcare services. If it does not pass, the existing, potentially fragmented, and slower process for verifying professional licenses would continue, leaving potential gaps in ensuring all military healthcare providers meet the necessary qualifications.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure all independent healthcare professionals at Department of Defense (DoD) facilities are appropriately licensed.
This provision clarifies and reinforces the DoD's responsibility for guaranteeing the qualifications of its healthcare providers, directly enhancing patient safety.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the establishment of a centralized credential system to verify the licensure of healthcare professionals.
This creates a unified, accessible database for license checks, streamlining a critical administrative process across all military branches.
PROVISION 03
Allows commanding officers of DoD healthcare facilities to use the centralized system to verify licenses, regardless of facility location or military branch.
This improves efficiency for local commanders, ensuring they can quickly confirm staff qualifications wherever they are located.
PROVISION 04
Sets a target for at least 90% of license verifications to be completed within seven days of a request, unless there's a record of an adverse event.
This establishes a performance standard for quick credentialing, which can reduce delays in staffing military healthcare facilities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3636
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3636Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense verifies that health care professionals of the military departments are appropriately licensed.
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 29, 2025
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COSPONSORS
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