Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Bill to Restore Conscience Protections for Health Care Workers
This bill was introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled. The bill is considered active as it waits for further consideration by the committee.
This bill addresses a highly partisan issue that typically lacks the broad support needed to pass through a divided Congress.
The 2019 conscience rule was widely criticized for enabling health care workers to deny services to LGBTQ patients, particularly transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Restoring that rule could make it harder for LGBTQ people to access certain medical treatments if providers invoke religious or moral objections.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act
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