Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025
Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025
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# Summary of HR 5199: Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to expand the role of physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in rural areas to help address healthcare shortages. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically propose removing or relaxing restrictions on how independently these healthcare professionals can practice in rural communities, potentially allowing them to operate with less direct supervision from doctors. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact rural residents who currently have limited access to healthcare, as well as physician assistants and nurse practitioners seeking to practice in these areas. It may also affect rural hospitals and clinics that could expand their services with these professionals. **Current Status** HR 5199 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
The bill was introduced by Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) in the 119th Congress. To learn the specific details about what restrictions the bill would change, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.