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Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9722| House 
| Updated: 8/27/2026
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (11)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure fair treatment for certain charitable organizations by clarifying the criteria for determining religious purpose for tax-exempt status. It introduces new provisions under Section 501, stating that a religious belief or practice concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity shall not be treated as inconsistent with law or public policy. This means such beliefs or practices cannot be used to deny an organization its tax-exempt status. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a belief will still be considered religious even if it is not compelled by or central to a broader system of religion. These amendments are designed to broaden the scope of what qualifies as a religious purpose for tax exemption and will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Jul 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 680.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-779.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.


  • July 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 680.


  • August 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-779.

Taxation

ReligionTax-exempt organizations

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9722| House 
| Updated: 8/27/2026
This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure fair treatment for certain charitable organizations by clarifying the criteria for determining religious purpose for tax-exempt status. It introduces new provisions under Section 501, stating that a religious belief or practice concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity shall not be treated as inconsistent with law or public policy. This means such beliefs or practices cannot be used to deny an organization its tax-exempt status. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a belief will still be considered religious even if it is not compelled by or central to a broader system of religion. These amendments are designed to broaden the scope of what qualifies as a religious purpose for tax exemption and will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Jul 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 680.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-779.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.


  • July 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 680.


  • August 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-779.
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (11)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ReligionTax-exempt organizations