Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4501

Holy Sovereignty Protection Act

Citizenship and Tax Protections for an American Pope

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The Holy Sovereignty Protection Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committees on Ways and Means and the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill deals with a situation that has never happened in history and is not a high priority for leadership. It will likely stay in committee without a vote.

Key Points

Hurd and other lawmakers introduced a bill to protect any American who might be elected as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
The bill states that if an American is chosen for this role, the government is not allowed to take away their U.S. citizenship.
It also creates a special tax rule so that an American serving as the Pope would not have to pay federal income taxes during their time in office.
These changes would apply to any tax years ending after May 8, 2025, if the bill is signed into law.

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Milestones

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Jul 17, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 17, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Holy Sovereignty Protection Act

Bill NumberHR 4501

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.