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H.R.5036: Put Patients First Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
123 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 12, 2019
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) |