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Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill HR 2226
Bill 119 HR 2226, also known as the Conscience Protection Act of 2021, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent discrimination against entities that do not participate in abortion procedures. The bill seeks to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of federal conscience laws, which protect healthcare providers and entities from being forced to participate in or provide coverage for abortions if it goes against their religious or moral beliefs.
The bill specifically prohibits any federal, state, or local government entity from discriminating against healthcare providers or entities that refuse to participate in abortion services. It also establishes a private right of action for individuals or entities that believe their conscience rights have been violated, allowing them to seek legal recourse.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually certify compliance with federal conscience laws and to investigate and address any complaints of discrimination. It also establishes a Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the Office for Civil Rights to oversee enforcement of these laws. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2226 aims to protect the conscience rights of healthcare providers and entities who object to participating in abortion procedures, ensuring that they are not discriminated against for their beliefs.
The bill specifically prohibits any federal, state, or local government entity from discriminating against healthcare providers or entities that refuse to participate in abortion services. It also establishes a private right of action for individuals or entities that believe their conscience rights have been violated, allowing them to seek legal recourse.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually certify compliance with federal conscience laws and to investigate and address any complaints of discrimination. It also establishes a Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the Office for Civil Rights to oversee enforcement of these laws. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2226 aims to protect the conscience rights of healthcare providers and entities who object to participating in abortion procedures, ensuring that they are not discriminated against for their beliefs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2226
Bill HR 2226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2226 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2226's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 18, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2226
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
10Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
45Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
45Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2226
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2226
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against entities that do not participate in abortion and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against entities that do not participate in abortion and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
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