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Do No Harm Act

USA119th CongressS-894| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Do No Harm Act" proposes significant amendments to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), aiming to prevent its application from causing harm to third parties or infringing upon established civil rights. It establishes new exceptions, stipulating that RFRA cannot be invoked to undermine federal laws protecting against discrimination , promoting equal opportunity , or ensuring labor protections . This includes provisions related to the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. The bill further ensures RFRA cannot be used to deny access to healthcare items or services , protect against child labor or exploitation, or prevent employers from providing mandated wages or benefits. It also clarifies that RFRA cannot be applied to government contracts requiring services for beneficiaries or to deny individuals full and equal enjoyment of government-provided goods and services. Finally, the legislation explicitly amends RFRA to state it applies solely to judicial proceedings where the government is a party , thereby precluding its use in litigation between private individuals or entities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-593
Do No Harm Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2752
Do No Harm Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1206
Do No Harm Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1954
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-593
    Do No Harm Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2752
    Do No Harm Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1206
    Do No Harm Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1954
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1954: Do No Harm Act

Do No Harm Act

USA119th CongressS-894| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
The "Do No Harm Act" proposes significant amendments to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), aiming to prevent its application from causing harm to third parties or infringing upon established civil rights. It establishes new exceptions, stipulating that RFRA cannot be invoked to undermine federal laws protecting against discrimination , promoting equal opportunity , or ensuring labor protections . This includes provisions related to the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. The bill further ensures RFRA cannot be used to deny access to healthcare items or services , protect against child labor or exploitation, or prevent employers from providing mandated wages or benefits. It also clarifies that RFRA cannot be applied to government contracts requiring services for beneficiaries or to deny individuals full and equal enjoyment of government-provided goods and services. Finally, the legislation explicitly amends RFRA to state it applies solely to judicial proceedings where the government is a party , thereby precluding its use in litigation between private individuals or entities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-593
Do No Harm Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2752
Do No Harm Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1206
Do No Harm Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1954
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-593
    Do No Harm Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2752
    Do No Harm Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1206
    Do No Harm Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1954
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1954: Do No Harm Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted