Do No Harm Act

# Do No Harm Act (S 894) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Do No Harm Act aims to limit how federal civil rights laws can be applied and interpreted. Specifically, it would prevent federal agencies and courts from enforcing civil rights statutes in ways that the bill's sponsors believe go beyond the original intent of those laws. The bill focuses on protecting religious liberty and conscience rights by restricting how existing civil rights protections are applied when they conflict with sincerely held religious beliefs. **Who It Affects & Key Provisions:** The bill would impact individuals and organizations in healthcare, education, employment, and other sectors who cite religious reasons for their policies and practices.

Key provisions would limit federal enforcement actions and lawsuits in civil rights cases where religious exercise is involved, effectively creating broader religious exemptions from civil rights laws. This would affect LGBTQ+ individuals, women seeking reproductive healthcare, and others who rely on civil rights protections. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress), meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. No action has been taken since its introduction by Senator Cory Booker.