Federal · 119th Congress
RURAL Healthcare Act
Policy areaLabor and Employment
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Other titles3
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 IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House
Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local Healthcare ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history4
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 16, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House