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- H.R.172
H.R.172: To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |