H.R. 8272 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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.
Cosponsors: 1 (0 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-04-14
Latest action (2026-04-14): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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