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More Doctors: Extending Residency Training Cap Period for Hospitals

This act aims to extend by two years the period for hospitals to establish residency training caps for new programs. Hospitals that started training between 2018 and 2021 will have more time to adjust, helping to train more doctors, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens may benefit from improved access to medical care in the future.
Key points
Hospitals with new medical residency training programs (started between 2018 and 2021) will get an additional two years to set their resident caps.
This change accounts for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctor training and supports the education of more specialists.
Extending this period could lead to an increased number of available doctors in the healthcare system in the future.
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Additional Information
Train More Doctors Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4680
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2023-07-17
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about More Doctors: Extending Residency Training Cap Period for Hospitals

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4680.

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 2023-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals with new medical residency training programs (started between 2018 and 2021) will get an additional two years to set their resident caps.
  • This change accounts for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctor training and supports the education of more specialists.
  • Extending this period could lead to an increased number of available doctors in the healthcare system in the future.

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-9].

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 2025-12-25.

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