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H.R. 4040 (102nd)

Religious Freedom Act of 1991

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Introduced

26 November 1991

Last action

23 April 1992 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3]

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Summary

Religious Freedom Act of 1991 - Declares that the purposes of this Act include codifying the compelling interest test as set forth in Sherbert v. Verner and Wisconsin v. Yoder. Prohibits the Government from burdening the practice of religion by any person, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the burden is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means. Amends Federal law to allow the awarding of attorney's fees and other fees and expenses in actions under this Act. Applies this Act to all Federal and State law.

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Timeline

  1. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 April 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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