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July 9, 2026
Lawmakers Call for Stricter Oversight of Medically Assisted Suicide
- Congress members warn that older adults and disabled individuals are at risk of being pressured into assisted suicide.
- They request monitoring of discriminatory practices by insurance companies regarding life-sustaining care and assisted suicide coverage.
- The letter highlights concerns about financial abuse risks due to witness requirements in assisted suicide cases.
2 Sources
- Lawmakers tell HHS to crack down on discrimination in medically-assisted suicideJul 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM · The Hill
- US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospicesJul 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM · The Guardian