H.R. 9851 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
H.R. 9851 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 22, 2026, sponsored by Mike Flood.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 (Jul 22, 2026)
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