| Bill | HR 7418 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Candace Owens Act
This bill excludes health care providers from federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare) and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) for one year if they fail to furnish services to a patient based on the patient's political statements. Providers are subject to two-year exclusions for actions that cause a patient to be in violation of a public health emergency.
Bill Title
Candace Owens Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2022-04-06: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2022-04-06: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2022-04-06: Introduced in House
- 2022-04-06: Introduced in House
- 2022-04-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.