Rep. Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Tax-Exempt Status for Religious Groups with Traditional Beliefs
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study and discussion by these groups. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill addresses highly debated social issues that typically face strong opposition in a divided Congress and lacks broad bipartisan support.
LGBTQ individuals could face increased employment discrimination at federally funded religious organizations. The bill explicitly protects religious employers' ability to make hiring decisions based on beliefs about marriage, sexuality, and gender identity, meaning LGBTQ job seekers and current employees at religious charities, schools, and social service agencies that receive federal money could be legally turned away or fired for not conforming to the organization's religious standards, with no loss of federal funding to the employer.
“any determination of whether a purpose is a religious purpose shall be made without regard to the organization's religious beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity, and without regard to whether such beliefs or practices are otherwise inconsistent with law or public policy.”
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Introduced in House
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The Fair Treatment of Religious Organization Act would ensure that faith-based organizations can continue applying religious standards to employees without jeopardizing their eligibility for federal funding and contracts, addressing legal uncertainty following the Bostock v. Clayton County ruling.
Legislation led by U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) would provide for the fair treatment of religious organizations by protecting their tax-exempt status and preventing federal agencies from discriminating against them in grants and contracts based on religiously motivated employment decisions.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026
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