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.

H.R. 8272 aims to change how the federal government classifies certain healthcare workers, specifically qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners. Under this proposal, these temporary or traveling medical providers would be legally defined as independent contractors rather than employees for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. This change would affect how these professionals are treated regarding federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and collective bargaining rights.

If enacted, the bill would provide a uniform federal standard for the employment status of these medical practitioners. By establishing them as independent contractors, the legislation could offer more flexibility for healthcare facilities that rely on temporary staffing to fill gaps in care. However, it would also mean these workers would not be covered by certain federal employee protections and benefits that are typically reserved for traditional employees. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for further consideration.