Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2026Health
H.R. 9851
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2026)
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026
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.
What just happenedJul 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.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1](R-NE)Sponsor
- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2026