To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to childrens hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs.

# HR 2960 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would renew federal funding for a program that pays children's hospitals to operate training programs for doctors in their early medical careers (called graduate medical education). These training programs are essential for developing pediatricians and other child health specialists. The bill updates and extends the legal authority for these payments, which would otherwise expire. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects children's hospitals across the country that train new doctors, as well as medical residents and fellows who participate in these programs.

Indirectly, it affects families and communities served by these hospitals, since the training programs help ensure a pipeline of qualified pediatric doctors. **Current Status** HR 2960 is currently pending in a congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) in the 119th Congress.