H.R.2275 - To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.

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05/04/09
H.R.2275: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Awareness Act ...

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11/21/08
Ron Paul, Scotty Boman, Cindy Sheehan, Yvonne Shick, Chuck Baldwin ...

Protestors will not only be calling for an end to the Federal Reserve system, but will also be calling on their representatives in Congress to support H.R. 2275, Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act. On the night of November 22, 1910, ...

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10/14/08
Religious leaders limited in political speech

Currently, House Bill HR 2275 could repeal this section of the Internal Revenue Code. Rep. Walter Jones (RN.C.) introduced the bill to the House on May 10, 2007, but it has not progressed since that time.

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10/12/08
Politics and the Pulpit

At the same time, a bill (HR 2275) repealing the Johnson amendment has been introduced by Walter Jones, Republican of North Carolina. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee where it awaits action.” ...

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10/09/08
NATIONAL & WORLD DIGEST - October 10, 2008

At the same time, a bill (HR 2275) repealing the Johnson amendment has been introduced by Walter Jones, Republican of North Carolina. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee where it awaits action. [. ...

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10/05/08
More on pulpit politics

This NY Times piece discusses how much the Church can participate in politics and how much the state can regulate what the church says. The tax-exemption addendum that’s in question originated in 1954, and stated that an exempt ...

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10/05/08
Hey Kids, is it really 1954 AGAIN?

Wow, scope this one:. The story goes that when he was running for re-election to the Senate in 1954, Lyndon Johnson was opposed by a couple of non-profits that urged voters to reject him and his radical communist ideas. ...

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10/05/08
Congress Should Protect Religious Freedom and Pass HR 2275

Congress Should Protect Religious Freedom and Pass HR 2275 By TMagana The power of Martin Luther King to influence a white majority that a social wrong depended upon showing that majority their religious beliefs were being violated by ...

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10/05/08
Politics and the Pulpit (Once again)

At the same time, a bill (HR 2275) repealing the Johnson amendment has been introduced by Walter Jones, Republican of North Carolina. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee where it awaits action. ...

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10/05/08
Should Congress Allow Clergy to Express Political Ideas from the ...

... the abolition of slavery, and into current issues. We invite listeners to participate in this all important discussion. religious freedom | religious organization tax exemption | HR 2275 | elections | campaign reform.

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10/05/08
Congress Should Protect Religious Freedom and Pass HR 2275

HR 2275 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office however and very ...

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10/04/08
Politics and the Pulpit (Once Again) - Stanley Fish Blog - NYTimes.com

At the same time, a bill (H.R. 2275) repealing the Johnson amendment has been introduced by Walter Jones, Republican of North Carolina. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee where it awaits action. ...

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10/04/08
Grasping Reality with Both Hands: The Semi-Daily Journal Economist ...

The Alliance Defense Fund, and Walter Jones (H.R. 2275) will make sure that the only people who can credibly say who a conservative should vote for will be a small group of 'respected' preachers. Posted by: Darin London | October 06, ...

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10/02/08
Contempo Magazine Blog » Blog Archive » Does America Want the ...

Register · Login · Entries (RSS) · Comments (RSS). « Lessons From the Mortgage Crisis Apply to the Health Care Crisis | Congress Should Protect Religious Freedom and Pass H.R. 2275 » ...

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10/01/08
FaithWorld » Blog Archive » Has the faith factor fizzled in the ...

“HR 2275 IH 110th CONGRESS 1st Session. H. R. 2275 To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. May 10, 2007 ...

Source: FaithWorld
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09/27/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7081 United States-India ...

Maria Cantwell [D, WA] [1]. H.Res.530 H.Res.530 [1]; S.185 Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.Res.1258 H.Res.1258 [1]; H.R.3997 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax... [1]; H.R.2275 H.R.2275 [1] ...

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09/26/08
Dodd’s Legislative Proposal From Treasury Department for Authority ...

H.R.2275 To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S.1173 Freedom of Choice Act · H.R.5979 Stillbirth Awareness and Research Act of 2008 ...

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09/11/08
Congressional Research Service Issues Report Analyzing Church ...

The current bill, HR 2275, was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee on May 10. According to BNA, ($$) [u]nder the bill, churches and other Section 501(c)(3) organizations would be allowed to engage in all types of campaign ...

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07/23/08
pls take the time to read this...it involves your right to ...

we are actively engaged in a battle to change federal law to stop churches from being intimidated and silenced by americans united and the irs through passage of a ''free speech and first amendment act'' (hr 2275). ...

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05/25/08
Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign ...

Legislation introduced in the 110th Congress, HR 2275, would repeal the political campaign prohibition in the tax code. If this bill were enacted into law, churches could engage in campaign activities without jeopardizing their ...

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05/12/08
Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign ...

Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS) Churches and other houses of worship qualify for tax-exempt status as Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) ...

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05/08/08
CRS — Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and ...

Legislation introduced in the 110th Congress, HR 2275, would repeal the political campaign prohibition in the tax code. If this bill were enacted into law, churches could engage in campaign activities without jeopardizing their ...

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05/03/08
current religious bills in congress

hr 2275: to restore the free speech and first amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 johnson amendment amends the internal revenue code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt ...

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04/21/08
Congressional Report Surveys Church Electioneering Investigations

Here’sa quick excerpt …of their consideration of HR 2275, a bill that if enacted would end the prohibition on campaign activity as a requirement for tax exemption as… For more information, click here.

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04/21/08
CRS Issues Report On Churches and Political Campaign Activity

The 15-page report reviews campaign restrictions imposed on churches by the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act, discusses the IRS Political Activity Compliance Initiative and analyzes HR 2275 which would repeal ...

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04/21/08
Congressional Report Surveys Church Electioneering Investigations

Via Religion Clause, the Congressional Research Service has provided information to the House in advance of their consideration of HR 2275, a bill that if enacted would end the prohibition on campaign activity as a requirement for tax ...

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04/21/08
CRS Issues Report On Churches and Political Campaign Activity

The 15-page report reviews campaign restrictions imposed on churches by the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act, discusses the IRS Political Activity Compliance Initiative and analyzes HR 2275 which would repeal ...

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04/12/08
Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign ...

Legislation introduced in the 110th Congress, HR 2275, would repeal the political campaign prohibition in the tax code. If this bill were enacted into law, churches could engage in campaign activities without jeopardizing their ...

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02/28/08
HR 2275

Posted by Rev. Scott C. Wolfe, Chaplain on February 29, 2008, 6:33 am; 0 responses.

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01/31/08
Feb. 08 AUB

Jones, who has unsuccessfully pushed similar church-politicking proposals in several consecutive congressional sessions, has introduced HR 2275, a bill that would repeal the tax code provision that bars non-profits from endorsing ...

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