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MI HR0185
Resolution
Status
2/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Andrea LaFontaine
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AI Summary
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Memorializes Congress to enact the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 (H.R. 1179/S. 1467) to allow health plans to decline coverage of specific services contrary to religious beliefs without penalty.
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Urges the President to provide an effective religious conscience exemption from Department of Health and Human Services regulations requiring employers to cover services that violate their religious beliefs, either directly or indirectly.
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Argues that the DHHS mandate and President Obama's February 12, 2012 "accommodation" still violate First Amendment religious freedom protections by requiring faith-based employers and insurers to provide objectionable services.
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Calls on Congress and the President to protect religious liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights so Americans are not forced to choose between their faith and federal law compliance.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 and to urge the President of the United States to reverse the Department of Health and Human Services regulation that violates religious liberties and forces almost every private health plan in the country to include coverage for services that are contrary to the religious beliefs and practices of certain faiths.
Last Action
Roll Call # 56 Yeas 67 Nays 39
2/15/2012