To amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates exception from application of act where Federal law prevents harm to others Section 3 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C and provides clarification of preclusion of litigation between private parties The purpose of the amendment made by subsection (b) is to clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, product standards, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Finance, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Creates exception from application of act where Federal law prevents harm to others Section 3 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C.
- Provides clarification of preclusion of litigation between private parties The purpose of the amendment made by subsection (b) is to clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates exception from application of act where Federal law prevents harm to others Section 3 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C and provides clarification of preclusion of litigation between private parties The purpose of the amendment made by subsection (b) is to clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill creates exception from application of act where Federal law prevents harm to others Section 3 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C and provides clarification of preclusion of litigation between private parties The purpose of the amendment made by subsection (b) is to clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Booker (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. …
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