HR 235 · 109th Congress · Taxation

Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2005-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to protect churches from losing their tax-exempt status because of the content, preparation, or presentation of any homily, sermon, teaching, dialectic, or other presentation made during religious services or gatherings. Permits church leaders to express personal views on political matters or elections during regular religious services without violating campaign finance laws, as long as such views are not disseminated beyond the members and guests assembled at such services.…

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