The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Representative Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania, announced on June 2 that it will hold a hearing titled “On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers.” The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at 10:15 a.m. in Room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
According to the announcement, the hearing will focus on how locum tenens providers can help strengthen access to health care across the country. The session is open to members of the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.
The House Education and Workforce Committee manages federal programs concerning education, labor, health and workforce development, according to the official website. The committee also influences policy on issues such as student loans and worker protections. It serves in the legislative sector with jurisdiction over education and labor matters.
Further details about witnesses or specific topics expected to be addressed during the hearing were not provided in this announcement.