A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Medical License Verification Act. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up an automated system within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This system will check whether a health care provider applying for a unique health identifier is actually licensed in a State and in good standing. The Secretary must complete this verification before issuing the identifier to the applicant.
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- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Increases government oversight and verification processes regarding healthcare provider credentials.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
Improves the integrity of the healthcare system by ensuring that only credentialed providers receive official identifiers.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
Helps ensure children receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This provision requires the Secretary to verify that a health care provider is licensed in good standing before issuing them a unique health identifier. This is a positive step because it ensures that healthcare providers are properly credentialed and licensed before receiving official identifiers, helping keep people safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The provided text does not mention any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Helps ensure children receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Helps ensure middle-aged individuals receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Helps ensure seniors receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Helps ensure young adults receive care from properly licensed and verified healthcare professionals. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Provides general safety assurances for all patients utilizing healthcare services. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides general safety assurances for all patients utilizing healthcare services. Would men be better off under this? — Benefits patients broadly by reinforcing healthcare provider accountability. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides general safety assurances for all patients utilizing healthcare services. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Benefits patients broadly by reinforcing healthcare provider accountability. Would retired people be better off under this? — Benefits patients broadly by reinforcing healthcare provider accountability. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Benefits patients broadly by reinforcing healthcare provider accountability. Would women be better off under this? — Benefits patients broadly by reinforcing healthcare provider accountability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Increases government oversight and verification processes regarding healthcare provider credentials. Does this give the federal government more power? — Requires the federal government to establish an automated system for verifying state medical licenses.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improves the integrity of the healthcare system by ensuring that only credentialed providers receive official identifiers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by ensuring healthcare providers are properly licensed before receiving a unique health identifier.
- 10/31/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida