STORM Act

This bill amends the federal disaster relief law to let the President certify private technology platforms that connect licensed, independent contractor health care workers with places that need extra staff during a declared emergency. The President could sign agreements of at least one year with certified platforms to use them during emergencies. During an emergency, the President could work with states to waive state licensing rules for out-of-state workers sent through these platforms, and would create model procedures that include qualification checks and background checks. Workers and platforms would not be liable for injury or damage from authorized activities, except for willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith, and in certain federally led emergencies they would be treated as federal employees for tort claims. The President would report to Congress each year on the use of licensing waivers.

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Sponsors

• David Rouzer Republican sponsor
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