US HB6539

Amends the Stafford Disaster Relief Act to authorize the President to certify and enter into voluntary agreements (minimum 1-year terms) with private health care workforce platforms that connect credentialed independent contractor health care workers for emergency surge capacity

Enables the President to coordinate with states to waive licensure requirements for out-of-state health care workers responding to declared emergencies through certified platforms, provided workers hold valid licenses in at least one state

Requires the President to establish model procedures for state licensure waivers, including qualification verification and background check requirements, which states may adopt during emergencies

Provides liability protections for independent contractor health care workers and workforce platforms engaged in authorized emergency response activities, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith

Mandates annual reports to Congress on the use of state licensure waivers during emergencies, including deployment numbers, duration, and challenges encountered