Bill · H.R. 4731· House(119-HR-4731)

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

Age: 61 years

Alabama

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Terri Sewell
Cosponsors: - 123 - 14

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025. It aims to increase the number of doctor training positions available across the country. The government will add 2,000 new residency positions each year from fiscal year 2026 through 2032. These positions will be handed out through application rounds to qualifying hospitals. Special priority and minimum shares will go to rural hospitals, hospitals in doctor shortage areas, and historically Black medical schools. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on ways to make the health professional workforce more diverse.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets increased residency positions for rural area hospitals.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill aims to reduce physician shortages by increasing residency positions, particularly in underserved areas.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes hospitals affiliated with historically Black medical schools.