HR 9851 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

In plain language: 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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Jul 22, 2026Referred 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.
Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House

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