Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020

House Bill 5626 - Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:55:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5626 Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5626

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5626

Bill HR 5626 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5626 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5626's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5626

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5626

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Disability and health-based discrimination

- Executive agency funding and structure

- First Amendment rights

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5626

Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020

To abolish the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.

Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2020