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Summary of Bill HR 8347
The bill, titled "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," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8347 on April 16, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8347
Bill HR 8347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8347 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8347's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. as of July 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8347
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8347
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8347
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8347
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