HHS Civil Rights

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) protects your rights against discrimination and ensures that your health information is private, secure, and accessible.

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@HHSOCR is reestablishing the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division at @HHSGov. Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecKennedy, we are reversing the reckless policies of the Biden administration and restoring Americans’ constitutional right to exercise their faith.

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Following a recent federal court ruling in Tennessee v. Kennedy, HHS will no longer enforce provisions of the 2024 ACA Nondiscrimination Rule related to gender identity. Read more: https://t.co/p8D7EAVLBI

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

"This reorganization reinstitutes a structure that rightly prioritizes civil rights and conscience and religious freedom alongside health information privacy and security.”
#ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Thanks @SecKennedy for your commitment restore and protect conscience and religious liberty.
#HHS #MAHA #ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Today, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announces a historic reorganization of the Office for Civil Rights. Our new structure puts patients, families, and communities at the center of everything we do. Read the full press release at https://t.co/gkAbAf0Rp3

#HHS #ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

The Office for Civil Rights at @HHSGov is extending the compliance dates for web content and mobile app accessibility under Section 504 by one year.

This ensures funding recipients have the necessary time to fully comply with these critical standards. Read more: https://t.co/hemdw51fB8

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

As this National Day of Prayer draws to a close, we are grateful for the communities of faith that enrich the fabric of America and for the faith leaders who serve with purpose and principle.

ICYMI, watch our special message from @HHSOCR, Director, Paula Stannard and @HHSFaithCenter, Director, Monty Burks.

#NationalDayofPrayer #HHS #FaithInService

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Conscience rights are civil rights!

[HHS Faith Center @HHSFaithCenter]

The @HHSFaithCenter and the @HHSOCR are two sides of the same coin: one promoting the power of lived experience through community outreach to faith communities and one protecting conscience and religious freedom in health and human services: https://t.co/hNrlSRVQih

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

@HHSOCR is committed to vigorously enforcing conscience and religious freedom laws in health and human services.

This #NationalDayofPrayer, we reaffirm our dedication to promoting faith communities and protecting their legal rights.

#ReligiousFreedom #CivilRights #HHS

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

On this National Day of Prayer, hear directly from @HHSOCR, Director, Paula Stannard and @HHSFaithCenter, Director, Monty Burks as they share a message of reflection, respect, and the enduring role of faith communities in partnering with @HHSGov programs.

#NationalDayofPrayer #ReligiousFreedom #HHSCivilRights

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Today, we reflect on the National Day of Prayer, a cherished tradition that calls us to reflect on the values of compassion, service, and unity.

@HHSOCR, faith and civil rights walk hand in hand. We honor every American’s freedom of religion and the diversity of beliefs that strengthens our communities.

#NationalDayofPrayer #HHS #CivilRights #ConscienceRights

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

OCR Director Paula Stannard recognizes and thanks OCR public servants for their dedication and impactful work that advance essential rights of all Americans.

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

@HHSOCR remains deeply committed to service, innovation, and improving the health of all Americans—and that includes protecting religious liberty.

ICYMI: Read the full report and see the actions we are taking to eradicate bias: https://t.co/n6I1Vxai1H @HHSGov @ADM_Christine

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

Read our fact sheet: "How HHS is Eradicating Bias Against Americans of Faith." Learn more about our ongoing efforts here: https://t.co/hRKDH65tWz

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

@HHSOCR welcomes the release of the DOJ’s 2026 Report of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, we are taking sweeping corrective actions to restore religious liberty and conscience protections.
Read more: https://t.co/pdXT5lOKp9 @HHSGov

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

RT @TheJusticeDept: 🚨TODAY: The Task Force to Eradicate Christian Bias published a report detailing how the Biden Administration’s prosecut…

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

.@MikeTyson is fighting for a healthier America.

Watch #TheSecretaryKennedyPodcast ⬇️

[HHS Civil Rights @HHSOCR]

OCR announced settlements with four regulated entities following separate ransomware investigations under the HIPAA Security Rule.

Today’s announcement marks 19 completed investigations from ransomware breaches and 13 completed investigations in OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative. https://t.co/Dznmo0yaqq