Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act of 2005

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Bill Number

HR 235

Introduced

Jan 4, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Topics

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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Summary

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.

Actions

Jan 4, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 4, 2005

Introduced in House

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