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H.R.8820: Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2022
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 14, 2022
Bill Summary
Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act This bill prohibits the federal government and federally funded entities from discriminating or otherwise taking adverse action against a pharmacist, pharmacy owner, or pharmacy technician who declines to store, fill prescriptions for, or make referrals for drugs that cause abortions (or that the individual provider believes in good faith cause abortions). Individuals or the Department of Justice may bring...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 14, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 14, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) |