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Introduced
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
In Committee
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
AI Summary
This bill, the Conscience Protection Act of 2024, seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion. It would strengthen the implementation and enforcement of federal conscience laws, which protect the rights of individuals and entities to decline participating in certain medical procedures like abortion or assisted suicide based on their religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. The bill aims to provide a private right of action for victims of such discrimination and to enable the Department of Health and Human Services to more effectively enforce these conscience protection laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
James Lankford (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
John Thune (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4524/all-info | 06/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4524/BILLS-118s4524is.pdf | 08/08/2024 |
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