Bill Tracker / 119th Congress / H.R. 9851
H.R. 9851 · 119th Congress
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
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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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. — 07/22/2026
What This Bill 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 as of 07/22/2026, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.
Introduced
07/22/2026
Policy Area
Health