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Lifting Local Communities Act

USA118th CongressS-75| Senate 
| Updated: 1/25/2023
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lifting Local Communities Act This bill specifies that government entities may not discriminate against religious organizations when awarding federal funds for social services programs (i.e., government programs that provide services for low-income individuals and communities, such as child care, transportation, employment, housing, and meal services). Specifically, religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients. Organizations that receive federal funds for social services programs may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of religion when providing services. If an individual objects to the character or affiliation of a private organization that is providing a service as part of a social services program, government entities must provide the individual with reasonable alternatives. Religious organizations may bring civil actions against entities for violations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4735
Lifting Local Communities Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4735
    Lifting Local Communities Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4789: Providing for Life Act of 2023
  • S 118-74: Providing for Life Act of 2023
Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityFederal preemptionFirst Amendment rightsReligionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Lifting Local Communities Act

USA118th CongressS-75| Senate 
| Updated: 1/25/2023
Lifting Local Communities Act This bill specifies that government entities may not discriminate against religious organizations when awarding federal funds for social services programs (i.e., government programs that provide services for low-income individuals and communities, such as child care, transportation, employment, housing, and meal services). Specifically, religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients. Organizations that receive federal funds for social services programs may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of religion when providing services. If an individual objects to the character or affiliation of a private organization that is providing a service as part of a social services program, government entities must provide the individual with reasonable alternatives. Religious organizations may bring civil actions against entities for violations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4735
Lifting Local Communities Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4735
    Lifting Local Communities Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Finance Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4789: Providing for Life Act of 2023
  • S 118-74: Providing for Life Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityFederal preemptionFirst Amendment rightsReligionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations