H.R. 227 — 119th Congress
Clergy Act
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119th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 1223 · Science, Technology, Communications | ANCHOR Act |
Latest action
Apr 28, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CRS summary
As of Jan 7, 2025Introduced in House
Clergy Act
This 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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordApr 27, 2026 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 350: 183 D · 166 R · 1 I
Nay — 5: 4 R · 1 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Lizzie Fletcher | TX |
| Lauren Boebert | CO |
| Tim Burchett | TN |
| Chip Roy | TX |
| Keith Self | TX |
Not Voting — 74: 46 R · 28 D
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