District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2019
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023
USA118th CongressHR-3819| House
| Updated: 6/5/2023
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.