The chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life and religious freedom committees said it was “deeply disappointing” that Congress omitted the Conscience Protection Act from the congressional funding bill for fiscal year 2018.
Bishops disappointed with Congress’ inaction on Conscience Protection Act
Bishops urge action on conscience protection for health care workers
The chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life and religious freedom committees have asked U.S. Catholics to contact members of Congress and urge them to enact the Conscience Protection Act as part of the funding bill for fiscal year 2018.
Groups urge passage of law protecting conscientious objection to abortion
A push was made Nov. 8 for passage of the Conscience Protection Act that amends the Public Health Service Act to allow lawsuits from health care providers who believe they have been discriminated against, or lost their jobs, because they refused to participate in abortions.
U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a bipartisan 245-182 vote, House members July 13 passed the Conscience Protection Act, which would provide legal protection to doctors, nurses, hospitals […]
House subcommittee forum urges action on Conscience Protection Act
Medical experts, politicians and religious leaders spoke at a Capitol Hill forum July 8, urging Congress to pass H.R. 4828, the Conscience Protection Act.