Clergy Act

U.S. Congress · HR227 · In Committee

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HR227 · U.S. Congress · In Committee

Introduced 2025-01-07. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Summary (plain-language)

Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.

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Text versions

  • Introduced in House — 2025-01-07 — XML
  • Reported in House — 2026-01-07 — XML
  • Engrossed in House — 2026-04-27 — XML
  • Referred in Senate — 2026-04-28 — XML

What analysts say

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 227, Clergy Act — 2026-02-27
    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 308(a) of the Congressional B…

    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and with respect to requirements of clause (3)(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested but not received a cost estimate for this bill from the Director of Congressional Budget Office. The Chairman of the Committee shall cause such estimate and statement to be printed in the Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee.

    V. OTHER MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE

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Action History

DateAction
2026-04-28Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-04-27Mr. Carey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-04-27Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3115-3116)
2026-04-27DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 227.
2026-04-27At 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.
2026-04-27Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3118-3119)
2026-04-27Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 5 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H3115-3116)
2026-04-27On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 5 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H3115-3116)
2026-04-27Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-07Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-425.
2026-01-07Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
2025-12-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-12-10Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
2025-01-07Introduced in House
2025-01-07Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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