HR 4040
102th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Church and state
Civil actions and liability
Legal fees
Religious liberty
Religious Freedom Act of 1991
Introduced: November 26, 1991
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Nov 26, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Nov 26, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Religious Freedom Act of 1991 - Declares that the purposes of this Act include codifying the compelling interest test as set forth in Sherbert v. Verner and Wisconsin v. Yoder.
Prohibits the Government from burdening the practice of religion by any person, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the burden is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means.
Amends Federal law to allow the awarding of attorney's fees and other fees and expenses in actions under this Act. Applies this Act to all Federal and State law.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Committees of jurisdiction
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