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H.R. 172 (115th)

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 2017

Last action

3 January 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

3 January 2025

Taxation

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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