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More Psychiatrists: New Residency Slots for Improved Mental Healthcare.

This act aims to increase the number of psychiatrists in the United States by creating 400 new residency positions in psychiatry and its subspecialties. This is intended to improve access to mental healthcare, especially in rural areas and where specialists are scarce, potentially leading to shorter waiting times for appointments and better treatment availability for citizens.
Key points
Creation of 400 new training positions for psychiatrists, distributed over several years, with a limit of 200 per year starting in 2025.
These positions will be prioritized for hospitals in rural areas, those with a shortage of professionals, in states with new medical schools, or with fewer psychiatrists per capita.
Hospitals receiving additional positions must maintain their current resident staffing levels and dedicate new positions exclusively to psychiatry for 5 years.
Each hospital can receive a maximum of 10 additional residency positions.
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Print number: 117_S_5041
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Training Psychiatrists for the Future Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5041.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of 400 new training positions for psychiatrists, distributed over several years, with a limit of 200 per year starting in 2025.
  • These positions will be prioritized for hospitals in rural areas, those with a shortage of professionals, in states with new medical schools, or with fewer psychiatrists per capita.
  • Hospitals receiving additional positions must maintain their current resident staffing levels and dedicate new positions exclusively to psychiatry for 5 years.
  • Each hospital can receive a maximum of 10 additional residency positions.
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 Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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