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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  • Official: To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. as introduced.

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5/10/2007--Introduced.Amends 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. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any prov

Official Summary

5/10/2007--Introduced.
Amends 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. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.


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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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