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LEGISLATION/H.R. 9851

Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

119-HR-9851119th CongressIntroduced Jul 22, 2026Health
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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1](R-NE-1)

Summary

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.

Actions (4)

Referred 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, 2026House floor actions
Referred 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, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026Library of Congress