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Introduced
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit approved medical residency training programs under the Medicare program from requiring opt-out abortion training.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act," amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs the Medicare program, to prevent approved medical residency training programs funded by Medicare from mandating training in abortion procedures or related counseling and referrals. Specifically, it prohibits these programs from requiring participants to undergo training in performing, assisting with, or counseling/referring for induced abortions unless the participant voluntarily chooses to "opt-in" to such training. Furthermore, the bill ensures that no resident or postgraduate medical trainee is discriminated against because they do not opt-in to this training or because they choose not to perform, assist with, or provide counseling or referrals for abortions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (26)
Greg Murphy (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Andy Harris (R),
John Joyce (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Mike Kennedy (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Robert Onder (R),
Keith Self (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
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. (on 11/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6219/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6219/BILLS-119hr6219ih.pdf |
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