House Bill 5626
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2020
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Bill
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Bill Number
5626
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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.
Jahana Hayes
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Summary
Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020
This bill eliminates the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or operate a similar entity with respect to HHS programs and activities.
January 16, 2020
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01/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/16/2020
Introduced in House
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