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HR 2357 107th Congress House

Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns.

Introduced: June 11, 2002 See on congress.gov
Taxation Campaign contributorsCampaign fundsChurch and stateChurches
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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesFreedom of speechGovernment Operations and PoliticsIncome taxPolitical participationReligionReligious libertyTax exemptionTax-exempt organizations
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)
Oct 2, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6931-6932)
Oct 1, 2002
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 1, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2357.
Oct 1, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6912-6919)
Oct 1, 2002
Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 30, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6780-6782)
Sep 17, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6298-6301)
Sep 12, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6245-6248)
Jun 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 28, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 2, 2002 House · vote #429 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 178–239 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 2, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a church to participate or intervene in a political campaign and maintain its tax-exempt status as long as such participation is not a substantial part of its activities.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2931 Related bill Bright-Line Act of 2001
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Republican 12
COLLINS, MAC
· Jul 11, 2002
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 27, 2002
COMBEST, LARRY
· Jun 11, 2002
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 29, 2002
MCINNIS, SCOTT
· Nov 14, 2001
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Nov 8, 2001
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Nov 1, 2001
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Oct 30, 2001
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Oct 30, 2001
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 17, 2001
FLETCHER, ERNEST
· Sep 25, 2001
Toomey, Patrick
· Sep 25, 2001
BALLENGER, CASS
· Sep 21, 2001
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Sep 21, 2001
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Sep 21, 2001
TAUZIN, W.
· Sep 20, 2001
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Aug 2, 2001
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Aug 1, 2001
SCHROCK, EDWARD
· Aug 1, 2001
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Aug 1, 2001
Burr, Richard
· Jul 31, 2001
Vitter, David
· Jul 31, 2001
DeMint, James
· Jul 26, 2001
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 26, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2357: Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2357/
MLA
"H.R. 2357: Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2357/.
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H.R. 2357, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2357/.
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