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More Doctors: Extending Residency Training Period Post-Pandemic.

This act aims to extend by two years the period for hospitals to establish residency caps for new medical residency training programs. Hospitals that began training new doctors between 2018 and 2021 will have more time to comply with funding rules, which is intended to help increase the number of available doctors, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points
Hospitals with new medical residency training programs (started 2018-2021) will get an additional two years to set their resident caps.
The change aims to support hospitals in training more doctors, considering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Extending the period will allow hospitals to better plan and fund positions for future doctors, potentially improving access to healthcare.
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Print number: 117_HR_9156
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2022-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Train More Doctors Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9156.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals with new medical residency training programs (started 2018-2021) will get an additional two years to set their resident caps.
  • The change aims to support hospitals in training more doctors, considering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Extending the period will allow hospitals to better plan and fund positions for future doctors, potentially improving access to healthcare.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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