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H.R.5036 - Put Patients First Act116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (Introduced 11/12/2019)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: 12/11/2019 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10033)  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (11/12/2019)

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.