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HR 3411 IH: Protecting Conscience and Religious Freedom
This bill aims to protect the exercise of conscience and religious freedom, particularly for healthcare entities and individuals. It also provides a framework for addressing violations of these rights.
Key Provisions
- Defines “designated violation” as an actual or threatened violation of any provision of law described in section 245B(a)(2)
- Establishes a process for inducing compliance with provisions of law, including referrals to the Attorney General for civil actions
- Provides relief in the form of injunctions, declaratory judgments, and compensatory damages, as well as reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs
The Office for Civil Rights shall designate a Director to receive complaints alleging a violation of any provision of law described in section 245B(a)(2), investigate such complaints, issue findings, and require corrective action in cases of such a violation.
Enforcement
The Secretary shall induce compliance with provisions of law by terminating, in whole or in part, any Federal financial assistance provided to the individual or entity, failing to comply with such provision of law.
“An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedies.”
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