United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 9851 (119th)
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
Introduced
22 July 2026
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Status
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.
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Summary
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.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Introduced in House · EN · 22 July 2026
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 July 2026
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9851
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119/hr/9851