STORM Act

The STORM Act (Strategic Teams for Organized Response Mobilization Act) would allow the use of health care workforce platforms during declared emergencies. This legislation aims to facilitate the rapid deployment and coordination of medical professionals and health care workers when states or regions face emergency situations. By enabling these platforms to operate during emergencies, the bill would help ensure that health care providers can be quickly mobilized to respond to public health crises, natural disasters, or other declared emergencies. If enacted, this could improve emergency response capabilities by streamlining how medical personnel are identified, coordinated, and deployed to areas in need. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.