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Clergy Act

USA118th CongressHR-6068| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2023
Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The Internal Revenue Service 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5904
Clergy Act of 2020
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 2, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Nov 2, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Dec 1, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-288.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4126
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5904
    Clergy Act of 2020


  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 2, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • November 2, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.


  • December 1, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-288.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4126
    Introduced in Senate

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  • S 118-4126: Clergy Act
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Clergy Act

USA118th CongressHR-6068| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2023
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 for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The Internal Revenue Service 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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5904
Clergy Act of 2020
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 2, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Nov 2, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Dec 1, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-288.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4126
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5904
    Clergy Act of 2020


  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 2, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • November 2, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.


  • December 1, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-288.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4126
    Introduced in Senate
Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 118-4126: Clergy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightIncome tax exclusionReligionSocial security and elderly assistanceTax administration and collection, taxpayers