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Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

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This bill says that hospitals and other health care providers that accept Medicare must let a clergy member visit a patient if the patient asks for one. If a provider does not follow this rule, they could lose their ability to participate in the Medicare program.

Sponsor

Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]

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Introduced

July 22, 2026

Policy Area

Health

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