The public record · 119th Congress

RURAL Healthcare Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

RURAL Healthcare ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local Healthcare ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8347·House·Bill·Labor and Employment

Rep. Burgess Owens(Republican-Utah-4)·

Apr 16, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 16, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 21, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 21, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

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Bill text

Apr 16, 2026As introduced in the House