Summary

Directs the HHS Secretary to restore the prior federal conscience-protection regulation by issuing a final rule that is the same as (or materially equivalent to) the version of 45 C.F.R. part 88 in effect on July 22, 2019. The rule must explicitly override any contrary rule and must be completed within six months after the law takes effect.

Key Points

• Directs HHS to restore the July 22, 2019 version of 45 C.F.R. part 88 (conscience-protection regulation).
• Final rule must be the same as or materially equivalent to the 2019 rule and must expressly override conflicting rules.
• HHS must complete the rulemaking within six months of enactment.
• No new funding or authorization lines are created; the measure directs regulatory action only.
• Restoring the 2019 rule affects how federal conscience protections are applied and enforced within HHS-regulated programs.

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