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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Bill Engagement
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 p…