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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican · NC · Representative

Votes with party: 98.9% (468 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001210

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (26)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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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.

2025-11-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-11-20
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-11-20

Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow medical residents (doctors in training) to refuse to perform or participate in certain medical procedures based on their personal or religious beliefs without facing penalties like losing their job or training position. The measure would protect residents who object to procedures like abortion or assisted suicide, while potentially affecting hospitals and medical training programs that might need to accommodate these refusals. The bill aims to balance residents' conscience rights with patients' access to medical care.

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Affected Industries

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Abortion Restriction

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Subjects

Health

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