United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 3296 — Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025

Last action — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill aims to improve workers' compensation access for injured federal workers.

The bill seeks to enhance the process for federal workers to access workers' compensation when injured. It focuses on removing barriers and simplifying claims for these workers.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that injured federal workers may find it easier to file claims and receive compensation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill S 3296 was updated to reflect additional co-sponsors, including Mr. Fetterman, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Moreno. The language was also simplified by removing certain introductory text and references to the first session. This change matters because it shows broader support for the bill from more legislators, which can impact its consideration and potential passage.

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3296 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
3296 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
568 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Collins (for herself and Mr.
Collins (for herself, Mr.
Blumenthal) introduced the following bill;
Blumenthal, Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
Fetterman, Ms.
Blunt Rochester, Mr.
Coons, Mrs.
Shaheen, and Mr.
Moreno) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 14, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Paul, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
568 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3296 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 14, 2026 Reported without amendment
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of eligible healthcare providers under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to include physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

  • Section 8101

    , other eligible providers

    This addition allows services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners to be considered for workers' compensation.

  • Section 8101

    the period at the end of paragraph (20) → ; and

    This change makes room for an additional definition in the list of healthcare providers.

  • Section 8101

    (21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.

    This establishes a formal definition for nurse practitioners and physician assistants as eligible providers.

  • Section 8103(a)

    or other eligible provider

    This change allows for nurse practitioners and physician assistants to be referenced as providers in workers' compensation cases.

  • Section 8103(a)

    (or other eligible providers)

    This acknowledges that patients may be treated by various types of providers, including new categories introduced by the bill.

  • Section 8121(6)

    or other eligible provider

    This inclusion further ensures that nurse practitioners and physician assistants are recognized in definitions related to workers' compensation.

  • Section 8123(a)

    a third physician → an additional physician

    This amendment replaces specific terminology for clarity in the referral process for workers' compensation assessments.

  • Section 8123(a)

    or other eligible provider

    This addition affirms that injured federal workers can be evaluated by nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

  • Section 8123(a)

    or other eligible provider

    This ensures that care received from these practitioners is fully recognized for compensation eligibility.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8450-8451)

  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3296?
S 3296 is sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Blunt Rochester, Lisa (Democratic), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), and Collins, Susan M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3296?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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