Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 172
To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2017)
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. The bill specifies that provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 are not invalidated or limited by the repeal.
What just happenedJan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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