Bill Detail

H.R. 9851

Congress: 119

Title

Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

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.

Sponsor

Rep. Mike Flood [R-NE-1]

Status

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.

Status as of Sep 10, 3:24 AM · synced 4d ago

Introduced

2026-07-22

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