Lets states use private health care teams and out-of-state workers during emergencies.
This bill, called the STORM Act, would make it simpler to get more healthcare workers to areas hit by emergencies. It would let the President team up with private companies that provide healthcare staff. It would also help out-of-state workers practice without needing new licenses right away. This means people could get faster help when disasters happen.
Today, there is no specific federal framework under the Stafford Act for the President to certify and use private health care workforce platforms or to easily coordinate state licensure waivers for out-of-state health care workers during emergencies. After this bill, the President would be able to enter into agreements with these platforms, coordinate with states to waive licensure requirements for workers licensed in at least one state, and establish specific liability protections for these workers and platforms during federal emergency responses.
HR 6539 · 119th Congress · December 9, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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