Introduced
H. R. 8347
Introduced in House · April 21, 2026April 16, 2026
Mr. Owens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local Healthcare Act” or the “RURAL Healthcare Act”.