Congress 108 - HR 235 - Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act

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Campaign funds Church and state Churches Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Freedom of speech Government Operations and Politics Income tax Political advertising Political participation Religion Religion and politics Religious liberty Tax deductions Tax exemption Tax-exempt organizations Taxation

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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.

States that such provision shall not affect campaign finance laws under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

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Jul 21, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6537-6538)
Jul 21, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6537)
Jul 8, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5385-5386)
Jun 22, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4733-4734)
Jun 21, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4618-4619)
Jun 15, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4144)
Jan 8, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 8, 2003

Introduced in House

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