S. 2439: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-24):
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
This bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for qualifying hospitals, including hospitals in rural areas and health professional shortage areas.
The bill provides for an additional increase of 2,000 positions per fiscal year from FY2027-FY2033; during this period, each hospital may receive up to 75 additional positions in total under the bill and current law.
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on strategies to increase the diversity of the health professional workforce, including with respect to representation from rural, low-income, and minority communities.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-07-24 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2025-07-28 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ 2025-07-28 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL 2025-09-30 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2026-07-22 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2026-07-22 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2026-07-22 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2026-07-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2439 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2439?
S. 2439 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2439 are available on congress.gov.
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