House committee approves bill aimed at expanding health care options for Department of Energy workers

The House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously passed the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2026, which expands health care options for Department of Energy employees and retirees by allowing them to receive care from nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This legislation aims to improve health care access and flexibility for workers in the energy sector.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously approved legislation that would allow current and former Department of Energy employees to receive care from nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2026 (H.R. 4122), introduced by…

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