H.R. 940 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Health Care Conscience Rights Act
H.R. 940 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Diane Black with 160 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
- Feb 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Care Conscience Rights Act Amends title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to declare that nothing in that title requires an individual to purchase individual health insurance coverage that includes coverage of an abortion or other item or service to which the individual has a moral or religious objection, or prevent an issuer from offering coverage excluding such item or service to that individual.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diane Black (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 158 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 27, 2015)
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