Bills · S 3238
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3238Health
Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses the issue of conscience protections for medical professionals. If it becomes law, it would ensure that doctors in training are not forced to participate in medical procedures that conflict with their personal beliefs. This could appeal to voters who believe in protecting religious freedom and individual conscience in the workplace, especially in healthcare.
Conversely, some might argue that medical training should be comprehensive, ensuring all doctors are exposed to a full range of medical procedures, even if they choose not to perform them later. If the bill doesn't pass, the current system, where some programs might require opt-out abortion training, would continue, meaning residents might still face the choice between participating in training they object to or seeking alternative programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits medical residency programs under Medicare from requiring residents to undergo training related to induced abortions unless the resident voluntarily opts-in.
This changes the default from 'opt-out' to 'opt-in' for abortion training, giving residents more control over their curriculum.
PROVISION 02
Bars these programs from discriminating against residents who do not choose to opt-in to abortion training or who do not perform, assist in, or provide counseling/referrals for abortions.
This provision aims to protect residents from professional repercussions if they choose not to participate in abortion-related activities.
PROVISION 03
States that a residency program will lose its status as an 'approved medical residency training program' under Medicare if it violates these new rules.
This provides a strong enforcement mechanism by linking compliance directly to a program's Medicare approval and associated funding.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 15
R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
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DEM 0 REP 15 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in Senate
NOV 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3238
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
Senate BillS 3238Health
Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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