H.R. 227 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Clergy Act
H.R. 227 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed both chambers — introduced on Jan 7, 2025, sponsored by Vince Fong with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vince Fong (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2026
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2026
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5298) (Sep 30, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 27, 2026 · Passed350–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Clergy ActHouse · Apr 27, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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