S 2797
Protecting Conscience in Our Health Care Act
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Conscience in Our Health Care Act, aims to safeguard the religious freedom and rights of conscience for health care workers and other government employees. It prohibits federal and state governments, as well as covered healthcare entities receiving federal funds, from requiring employees to participate in activities or express beliefs related to gender identity that conflict with their religious or moral convictions. The bill also protects employees from retaliation for raising concerns about such mandates and establishes a private right of action for affected individuals to seek legal remedies.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Marco Rubio
Cosponsors
J. D. Vance
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.