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S.2836: 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 Nov. 12, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (32 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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 |
|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |