H.R. 5036 · 116th Congress
Put Patients First Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chris Pappas
- Introduced
- 2019-11-12
- Latest action
- 2019-12-11 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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.