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HR 9851In committeeHealthhouse
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 by Rep. Mike Flood
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Latest action · Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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