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Introduced
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
In Committee
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
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, aims to prohibit discrimination against healthcare entities that do not participate in abortion and to strengthen the enforcement of federal conscience laws. It would amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent the federal government and entities receiving federal funding from penalizing or discriminating against healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and individual practitioners, for declining to participate in abortion or abortion-related services. The bill also provides a private right of action for individuals and entities to defend their conscience rights in court and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue regulations and enforce existing conscience protection statutes. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that healthcare providers can operate in accordance with their religious, moral, and ethical beliefs without facing retaliation or loss of federal funding.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (45)
Jim Banks (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Mary Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Greg Pence (R),
Bill Posey (R),
David Rouzer (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
William Timmons (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/27/2024)
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/house-bill/8857/all-info | 06/28/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8857/BILLS-118hr8857ih.pdf | 08/10/2024 |
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