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.

# HR 3636 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would improve how the Department of Defense checks whether military doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers have valid licenses to practice. Currently, the military relies on various methods to verify professional licenses, but this bill would create a more standardized and efficient verification process under the Secretary of Defense's oversight. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects military personnel who work in healthcare roles across all military branches, as well as the Department of Defense administrative staff responsible for verifying these licenses.

Indirectly, it impacts military members and their families who receive care at military hospitals and clinics, since better license verification could help ensure quality care. **Current Status** HR 3636 was introduced by Representative Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.