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BillHR 227 · 119

Clergy Act

Introduced
Jan 7, 2025
Cosponsors
21
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 28, 2026

Bill Summary

Allows tax-free housing allowances for clergy members, letting them exclude the value of their church-provided homes from their taxable income. Requires the Treasury Department to implement this tax exemption.

Sponsored By

Vince Fong
Republican · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 7, 2025
  5. Apr 28, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects clergy members and their families by potentially reducing their taxable income, and it impacts churches and other religious organizations that provide housing for their clergy by altering their tax reporting requirements.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
22backers
  • Democratic6
  • Republican16
Cross-party cosponsors6 · 29%
Latest floor voteApr 27, 2026
350–5

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (21)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Finance
IntroducedJan 7, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 28, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.