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H.R. 127 (113th)

To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.

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Introduced

3 January 2013

Last action

3 January 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

WALTER JONES, Richard Hudson, Jeff Duncan, Tom Cole, Stevan Pearce, JOHN CULBERSON, Tom Cotton, Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Doug LaMalfa, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Steve King, Patrick McHenry, Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Billy Long, Ted Yoho, Scott Perry, K. Conaway, Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Bill Flores, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Jim Bridenstine

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

7 February 2024

Taxation

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Summary

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. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 3 January 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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