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RURAL Healthcare Act

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This bill would officially classify certain temporary fill-in healthcare workers (known as locum tenens professionals) and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors under two major federal labor laws. This classification would affect how these workers are treated regarding minimum wage, overtime rules, and union-related rights. No official summary is available for this bill.

Introduced

April 16, 2026

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

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