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More Doctors in Underserved Areas: Residency Program Support

This act aims to increase the number of doctors in states with low physician ratios by supporting new medical residency training programs. This means citizens in these regions may have easier access to healthcare as more young doctors will be trained and work there.
Key points
The act establishes grant programs for hospitals and medical facilities in states with a low number of medical residents.
Financial support is intended to help create new training slots for future doctors or expand existing programs.
Funding covers two-thirds of costs for primary care programs and half of costs for other specialties.
The goal is to improve access to medical services for residents in areas lacking doctors.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10271
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Process start date: 2024-12-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Creating Access to Residency Education Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10271.

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 2024-12-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act establishes grant programs for hospitals and medical facilities in states with a low number of medical residents.
  • Financial support is intended to help create new training slots for future doctors or expand existing programs.
  • Funding covers two-thirds of costs for primary care programs and half of costs for other specialties.
  • The goal is to improve access to medical services for residents in areas lacking doctors.
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. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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