S. 401 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Conscience Protection Act of 2021
S. 401 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by James Lankford with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Conscience Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for certain protections for health care providers that refuse to participate in abortions based on religious beliefs or other convictions. Health care providers include individual professionals, medical facilities, health insurance organizations, and social services providers that refer clients to health care services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Lankford (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb 24, 2021)
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