S.178 - Religious Freedom Act of 2007

A bill to protect freedom of speech exercisable by houses of worship or meditation and affiliated organizations. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Religious Freedom Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to protect freedom of speech exercisable by houses of worship or meditation and affiliated organizations. as introduced.

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1/4/2007--Introduced.Religious Freedom Act of 2007 - Prohibits denial of: (1) a federal tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code to any church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship or meditation (including any affiliated organization) because it engages in activity pro

Official Summary

1/4/2007--Introduced.
Religious Freedom Act of 2007 - Prohibits denial of:
(1) a federal tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code to any church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship or meditation (including any affiliated organization) because it engages in activity protected by the U.S. Constitution, including comment on public issues, election contests, and pending legislation made in a theological or philosophical context; or
(2) the tax deductibility of donor contributions to such organizations.


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