OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 9851 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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.
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