Rep. Steube Introduces Two Bills Targeting Transparency and Noncitizen Participation in Medicare-Funded Residency Programs

This press release from Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) was published on 2026-05-20 and titled "Rep. Steube Introduces Two Bills Targeting Transparency and Noncitizen Participation in Medicare-Funded Residency Progra".

Rep. Steube Introduces Two Bills Targeting Transparency and Noncitizen Participation in Medicare-Funded Residency Programs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the GME Transparency Act of 2026 and the Our Doctors First Act of 2026, a two-bill package focused on increasing transparency in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) programs and prohibiting Medicare GME payments attributable to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals.