H.R.8117

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

Introduced·3/26/26

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026 ensures fair treatment of religious organizations in federal financial assistance.

The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026 amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure fair treatment of religious organizations applying for or receiving federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance. It mandates that any determination of whether a purpose is religious must be made without regard to the organization's beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity. The act also ensures that a belief is not disqualified as religious merely because it is not central to a system of religion.

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History

Mar 26

House

Introduced in House

Mar 26

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.