Bills · S 1701
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1701Emergency Management
STORM Act
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to solve a critical problem often seen during major emergencies: how to quickly get enough qualified health care workers to the places that need them most. Currently, state-specific licensing requirements can create significant delays and barriers for medical professionals wanting to cross state lines to help. By creating a pathway for the federal government to work with private platforms and coordinate state licensure waivers, the bill could dramatically speed up the deployment of essential medical personnel.
If this bill becomes law, it means that during the next pandemic, hurricane, or other large-scale disaster, a greater pool of health care workers could be mobilized more efficiently. This could lead to better and faster medical care for affected communities. If it doesn't pass, the existing challenges of coordinating interstate medical response, including navigating complex state licensing rules, would likely continue to slow down efforts to bolster health care staffing when and where it's urgently needed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Permits the President to enter into agreements with private "health care workforce platforms" to mobilize health care professionals during declared emergencies.
This establishes a formal mechanism for the federal government to leverage private sector technology for emergency medical staffing.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the President to coordinate with states to facilitate temporary waivers of state licensure requirements for out-of-state health care workers responding through these platforms.
This provision aims to remove a significant barrier to quickly deploying medical aid across state lines during crises.
PROVISION 03
Provides liability protections for independent contractor health care workers and health care workforce platforms engaged in authorized emergency response activities, unless there is willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith.
These protections aim to encourage participation in emergency response by reducing legal risks for both workers and platforms.
PROVISION 04
Requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress on the use of state licensure waivers during emergencies, including the number of workers, deployment duration, and any challenges.
This ensures accountability and transparency regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the bill's provisions.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1701
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1701Emergency Management
STORM Act
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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