Bills · S 2715
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2715Health
FAIR Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about fairness and transparency in how doctors are selected for specialized training programs after medical school. Currently, there can be perceived biases against graduates from osteopathic medical schools compared to allopathic schools. By requiring hospitals to report specific data on applicants and acceptances, and to affirm their commitment to fair consideration and acceptance of both major licensing exams, the bill aims to level the playing field.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to greater accountability for hospitals in their residency selection processes and provide valuable public data on how different medical graduates are faring. This increased transparency could help ensure that all qualified medical school graduates, regardless of whether they earned an MD or a DO degree, have equitable opportunities to enter residency programs, which is crucial for addressing doctor shortages and improving access to care across the country. If it doesn't become law, the current system of residency selection remains without this specific federal oversight and data collection, potentially allowing existing biases to continue unchecked.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires hospitals with residency programs to report applicant and acceptance numbers for osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates.
This provides critical data to evaluate potential disparities in residency selection between different types of medical school graduates.
PROVISION 02
Mandates hospitals to affirm policies of fair consideration for both osteopathic and allopathic candidates and acceptance of both COMLEX and USMLE exams.
This ensures hospitals formally commit to non-discriminatory practices regarding medical degrees and required examinations.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 2% reduction in certain Medicare payments for hospitals that fail to submit the required information.
This creates a financial incentive for hospitals to comply with the new reporting requirements.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish all submitted information on a public website.
This makes the data transparent and accessible to the public, fostering accountability and informed discussion.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Montana
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
65
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 86%
DEM 4 REP 3 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 4
Introduced in Senate
SEP 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2715
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 4, 2025
Last actionSep 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025
Senate BillS 2715Health
FAIR Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 4, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
8
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