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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
6/19/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4524
Bill 118 s 4524, also known as the "Conscience Protection Act of 2021," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to prevent discrimination against health care entities that choose not to participate in abortion procedures. The bill also seeks to enhance the implementation and enforcement of existing federal conscience laws.
The main purpose of this legislation is to protect the rights of health care providers who have moral or religious objections to performing or assisting with abortions. By prohibiting discrimination against these entities, the bill aims to ensure that health care professionals are not forced to violate their beliefs in order to continue practicing medicine.
In addition to preventing discrimination, the bill also aims to strengthen the enforcement of federal conscience laws. This includes providing additional resources and support to ensure that health care providers are able to exercise their rights without fear of retaliation or legal action. Overall, Bill 118 s 4524 seeks to uphold the rights of health care entities to refuse participation in abortion procedures based on their moral or religious beliefs, while also ensuring that existing federal conscience laws are effectively implemented and enforced.
The main purpose of this legislation is to protect the rights of health care providers who have moral or religious objections to performing or assisting with abortions. By prohibiting discrimination against these entities, the bill aims to ensure that health care professionals are not forced to violate their beliefs in order to continue practicing medicine.
In addition to preventing discrimination, the bill also aims to strengthen the enforcement of federal conscience laws. This includes providing additional resources and support to ensure that health care providers are able to exercise their rights without fear of retaliation or legal action. Overall, Bill 118 s 4524 seeks to uphold the rights of health care entities to refuse participation in abortion procedures based on their moral or religious beliefs, while also ensuring that existing federal conscience laws are effectively implemented and enforced.
Current Status of Bill S 4524
Bill S 4524 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2024. Bill S 4524 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2024. Bill S 4524's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4524
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
40Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4524
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4524
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
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