H.R. 9851 · 119th Congress
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Flood
- Introduced
- 2026-07-22
- Latest action
- 2026-07-22 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026
This bill requires, as a condition of Medicare participation, health care providers to allow a clergy member access to a patient upon the patient's designation and request.