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H.R.4731

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

Introduced·7/23/25

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase residency positions in hospitals to address physician shortages.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to distribute additional residency positions to hospitals. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase the otherwise applicable resident limit for qualifying hospitals that submit timely applications. Qualifying hospitals include those in health professional shortage areas, rural areas, and those affiliated with historically Black medical schools. The bill also requires a study on strategies for increasing diversity in the health professional workforce.

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History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Jul 23, 2025

House

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.