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Clergy Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 639 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
4
Latest action
Feb 19, 2025

What it does

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 for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The Internal Revenue Service must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior…

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 19, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 19, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 19, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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