H.R. 9851 · 119th Congress

Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

Introduced / in committeeHealth

Details

Sponsor: Mike Flood (R)
Introduced: 2026-07-22
Origin: House
Policy area: Health
Latest action: 2026-07-22 — 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.
Cosponsors: 0

Summary

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.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2026-07-22)