Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2026Labor and Employment
H.R. 8272
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedApr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4](R-UT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
- Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2026