Increase the number of Medicare supported medical residency positions to address the national doctor shortage.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025?
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025, known as H.R. 3890, has remained in the House committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means since June 9, 2025. Committee members must vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies in this stage. This bill has seen no action for 12 months, which follows the typical pattern for the vast majority of congressional proposals.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 3890 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2389 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2389 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Terri Sewell (D-AL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.