To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

# HR 3518 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving federal financial aid if they implement certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and requirements. In practical terms, medical schools would have to choose between maintaining federal funding or maintaining specific DEI programs and admissions practices. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts graduate medical schools and their students. Medical schools that rely on federal funding (which most do) would be forced to reconsider DEI initiatives.

Indirectly, it could affect prospective medical students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, depending on how schools respond to losing federal support. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Gregory Murphy (R-NC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It has not advanced to further legislative action at this time.