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Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4265
Bill 117 HR 4265, also known as the Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2021, aims to abolish the Discrimination Division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2021.
The Discrimination Division within the HHS was established to address and combat discrimination in healthcare settings. However, proponents of Bill 117 HR 4265 argue that the division has become unnecessary and redundant, as there are already existing laws and regulations in place to address discrimination in healthcare.
If passed, the bill would effectively eliminate the Discrimination Division within the HHS, thereby saving taxpayer money and streamlining the operations of the department. Critics of the bill, however, argue that abolishing the division could weaken efforts to combat discrimination in healthcare and could leave vulnerable populations at risk of facing discrimination. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4265 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of government in addressing discrimination in healthcare. Supporters believe that eliminating the Discrimination Division is a step towards reducing government bureaucracy, while opponents argue that it could have negative consequences for marginalized communities.
The Discrimination Division within the HHS was established to address and combat discrimination in healthcare settings. However, proponents of Bill 117 HR 4265 argue that the division has become unnecessary and redundant, as there are already existing laws and regulations in place to address discrimination in healthcare.
If passed, the bill would effectively eliminate the Discrimination Division within the HHS, thereby saving taxpayer money and streamlining the operations of the department. Critics of the bill, however, argue that abolishing the division could weaken efforts to combat discrimination in healthcare and could leave vulnerable populations at risk of facing discrimination. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4265 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of government in addressing discrimination in healthcare. Supporters believe that eliminating the Discrimination Division is a step towards reducing government bureaucracy, while opponents argue that it could have negative consequences for marginalized communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 4265
Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2021
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 4265
Bill HR 4265 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4265 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4265's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4265
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4265
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- 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 4265
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 2021
Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4265
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