Christian Pharmacists for Life: Exemption Act

House GOP Legislation: Proposed bill allows pharmacists to refuse to provide abortion-inducing drugs.

Legislation Title: Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act.

Introducers: Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Blake Moore (R-UT).

Purpose: Protect healthcare providers from penalties for not filling or referring prescriptions for abortion drugs.

Carter's Statement: Emphasized the importance of First Amendment rights for pharmacists making medical decisions.

Department of Health and Human Services Guidance:

• Recent guidance states refusals to provide abortion drugs may constitute sex-based discrimination.

• Exemptions allowed based on religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Political Context: Bill is unlikely to pass due to Democrat majorities in the House and Senate, but could be reintroduced later if Republicans regain control after midterms.