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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns.
Summary
Official
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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Introduced(6/28/01)
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Cosponsors (31)
Latest Action
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)