VoterlyH.R. 227: Clergy Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
Clergy ActThis bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment.The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2025-01-07
- Policy area Social Welfare
- Cosponsors 21
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] introduced H.R. 227. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 227 do?
Clergy ActThis bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in pu…
Who sponsored H.R. 227?
Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 227?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 227 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.