S.3238

Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

Introduced·11/20/25

Prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency training programs from requiring abortion training unless residents opt-in.

The Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act amends the Social Security Act to prevent Medicare-approved medical residency training programs from mandating abortion training unless residents voluntarily opt-in. It prohibits discrimination against residents who choose not to participate in such training or perform, assist in, or counsel on abortions. The act ensures that residents' participation in abortion-related training remains voluntary.

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History

Nov 20, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.