HR 5036
116th Congress
House
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Religion
Put Patients First Act
Introduced: November 12, 2019
Introduced by:
Pappas, Chris
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 11, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10033)
Nov 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Put Patients First Act
This bill prohibits the application of the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on May 21, 2019, that strengthens the enforcement of conscience and anti-discrimination laws related to the rights of covered health care providers to refuse to participate in certain procedures, such as abortions, sterilization, or assisted suicide.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10033)
Committees of jurisdiction
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