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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.

USA119th CongressHR-8272| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes 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. This means they would not be considered employees under these federal labor laws when providing temporary services. A qualified professional is defined as an individual who provides temporary physician or advanced care practitioner services for up to one continuous year at a single site. These services must be rendered pursuant to a written contract that explicitly states the individual will not be treated as an employee. The bill includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists in this classification.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

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  • HR 119-8347: 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.

USA119th CongressHR-8272| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill proposes 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. This means they would not be considered employees under these federal labor laws when providing temporary services. A qualified professional is defined as an individual who provides temporary physician or advanced care practitioner services for up to one continuous year at a single site. These services must be rendered pursuant to a written contract that explicitly states the individual will not be treated as an employee. The bill includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists in this classification.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8347: RURAL Healthcare Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted