S 3238 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

This bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring residents to undergo abortion-related training without their voluntary opt-in. It specifically bans programs from mandating such training or discriminating against residents who choose not to participate in abortion care (including counseling or referrals). The law applies directly to medical residents in Medicare-funded postgraduate training programs. Key provisions ensure residents can opt out without penalty and prevent programs from penalizing those who decline abortion-related instruction.
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Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Last action Nov 20, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Nov 20, 2025
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