H.R. 8347 Introduced Labor and Employment

RURAL Healthcare Act

To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] Introduced April 16, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action July 21, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
  2. Jul 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Apr 16, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  4. Apr 16, 2026 Introduced in House

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