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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2013Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 127

To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2013)

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

What just happenedJan 3, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3](R-NC)Sponsor
25 cosponsors25 R
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2013
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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations… — Informed