H.R. 4828 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Conscience Protection Act of 2016
H.R. 4828 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 22, 2016, sponsored by John Fleming with 104 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 104
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Conscience Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to codify the prohibition against the federal government and state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance for health-related activities penalizing or discriminating against a health care provider based on the provider's refusal to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Fleming (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 103 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 25, 2016)
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- S. 139: Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
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- S. 799: Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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