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HR 3636

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense verifies that health care professionals of the military departments are appropriately licensed.

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 5 co-sponsors

HR 3636 mandates a centralized system for verifying health care professionals' licenses in the military, ensuring timely checks to enhance care quality for service members and families.

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Bill Summary · HR 3636

Summary of HR 3636: Improving Health Care Professional Licensing Verification

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HR 3636
Title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense verifies that health care professionals of the military departments are appropriately licensed.
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced On: May 29, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim of HR 3636 is to enhance the verification process for health care professionals serving in the military. By establishing a more efficient and centralized system for verifying licensure, the bill seeks to ensure that all health care providers within the Department of Defense (DoD) meet the necessary qualifications to deliver care to military personnel and their families.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes the following significant changes to the existing law:

  1. Centralized Credential System:

    • The Secretary of Defense is mandated to create a centralized credentialing system. This system will enable commanding officers at DoD health care facilities to verify the licensure of health care professionals, irrespective of their location or the branch of the armed forces they belong to.

  2. Timely Verification:

    • The bill stipulates that at least 90% of licensure verifications must be completed within seven days of a request made by a commanding officer, provided the request does not pertain to a health care professional with an adverse record.

Impact

Who Will Be Affected?

  • Health Care Professionals: All health care providers working independently within DoD facilities will be subject to this verification process.
  • Military Personnel and Families: Improved verification processes aim to enhance the quality of care provided to service members and their dependents by ensuring that only qualified professionals are delivering health care services.

Potential Benefits

  • Increased Efficiency: The centralized system is expected to streamline the verification process, reducing delays in confirming licensure.
  • Enhanced Quality of Care: By ensuring that health care professionals are appropriately licensed, the bill aims to improve the overall standard of care within military health facilities.

Legislative Actions

  • 2025-05-29: The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services upon its introduction.

Sponsors

HR 3636 has several cosponsors, including:
- Derek Schmidt
- Sara Jacobs
- Seth Moulton
- Sanford D. Bishop
- Don Bacon
- Elise M. Stefanik

This bill represents a significant step towards improving the health care system within the military by ensuring that health care professionals are properly credentialed and that the verification process is efficient and reliable.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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