H.R. 235 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act
H.R. 235 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Walter B. Jones with 167 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 167
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to state that churches and other houses of worship shall not lose such designation because of the content, preparation, or presentation of any homily, sermon, teaching, dialectic, or other presentation made during religious services or gatherings.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Walter B. Jones (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 163 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6537-6538) (Jul 21, 2004)
Other Taxation bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
- H.R. 982: To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American…
- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
- H.R. 5365: To treat certain arrangements maintained by the YMCA Retirement Fund as church plans for the…
- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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