Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5036
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Put Patients First Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 12, 2019
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Dec 11, 2019
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5036
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116
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Health
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Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
November 12, 2019
Actions (4)
12/11/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10033)
11/13/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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