What does Preamble of S 3238 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit approved medical residency training programs under the Medicare program from requiring opt-out abortion training,' aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill intends to prevent Medicare-approved medical residency training programs from requiring residents to opt-out of abortion training.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3238 do?

This bill is formally titled the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act.

What does PROHIBITING APPROVED MEDICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS UNDER of S 3238 do?

This section amends Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act. The amendment defines 'approved medical residency training programs' to exclude programs that require abortion-related training without voluntary opt-in. Programs are excluded if they provide or require such training without participant's voluntary election to opt-in. Programs are also excluded if they discriminate against participants who do not opt-in or perform abortion-related activities.

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Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act — S. 3238

Last updated: 11/20/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency training programs from requiring residents to participate in abortion training.
The bill excludes residency programs that require abortion-related training unless residents voluntarily opt-in.
Residency programs are also excluded if they discriminate against residents who decline to participate in abortion-related activities.

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