Freedom to Pray Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 1, 2013)
Freedom to Pray Act - Prohibits the federal government from revoking or withholding federal financial assistance that would otherwise be provided to any recipient on the basis of religious activities that are conducted voluntarily and initiated by participants in a program or activity carried out by such recipient.
Prohibits this Act from being construed to authorize the United States or any state or political subdivision to: (1) sponsor a religious activity, (2) prohibit a recipient of federal financial assistance from ensuring that a religious activity does not materially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct of the program or activities carried out by such recipient, (3) require any person to participate in prayer or other religious activity, or (4) compel any employee or agent of a program or activity that is carried out by a recipient of federal financial assistance to participate in an activity if the content of the speech at the activity is contrary to their beliefs.
What just happenedAug 1, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House