Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act

Summary

Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a church to participate or intervene in a political campaign and maintain its tax-exempt status as long as such participation is not a substantial part of its activities.

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Timeline

1. 28 June 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 September 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6245-6248)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 September 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6298-6301)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 30 September 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6780-6782)

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 1 October 2002

   Vote

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

   Source: Floor

8. 1 October 2002

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2357.

   Source: Floor

9. 1 October 2002

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6912-6919)

   Source: Floor

10. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

11. 2 October 2002

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)

    Source: Floor

12. 2 October 2002

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429).(consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)

    Source: Floor

13. 2 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6931-6932)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 June 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 June 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 June 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 June 2001

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Sponsors

• WALTER JONES · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · I · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• WILLIAM THORNBERRY · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
• DANA ROHRABACHER · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kerns, Brian D. [R-IN-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
• KEVIN BRADY · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Robert Aderholt · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor

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