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H.R.1179: Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
224 (11 Democrats, 213 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to permit a health plan to decline coverage of specific items and services that are contrary to the religious beliefs of the sponsor, issuer, or other entity offering the plan or the purchaser or beneficiary (in the case of individual coverage) without penalty. Declares that such plans are still considered to: (1) be providing the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 17, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) |