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. 4731, has remained in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees since July 22, 2025. Members of these committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote and expires in committee. This lack of action over the past 11 months follows a common pattern where the majority of introduced bills never reach the floor for a full vote.
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. 4731 (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 S. 1302 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1302 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Terri Sewell (D-AL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.