To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit payments for graduate medical education costs attributable to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States under the Medicare program.
Sponsored by Steube, W. Gregory (Republican-FL-17) · House · Introduced May 20, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would change Medicare's funding rules to stop paying for graduate medical education (residency training) costs for non-citizen doctors. Currently, Medicare reimburses hospitals for training all resident physicians regardless of citizenship status; this bill would limit that reimbursement to U.S. citizens and nationals only.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 20, 2026
In Committee
May 20, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Steube, W. Gregory
Independent · FL-17
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