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 Cosponsors

123 (All Democrats)

Bill Version

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
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 the House by Chris Pappas (D-N.H.)

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