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Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026

HR 9851 · In committee · last action July 22, 2026

<p><strong>Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>

Sponsor

Mike Flood (R-NE)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>