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H.R. 227

Clergy Act

Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee · Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA)

30 September 2026 | Passed Senate (unanimous consent)

What's next: Presidential review (±10 days)

Summary: The bill would create a two-year period during which members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners could revoke their previous exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes, allowing them to gain retirement benefits they would otherwise forgo. It would also require the IRS to develop a plan to inform eligible individuals about this opportunity to change their status.

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Posted 1 October 2026

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H.R. 227 | Clergy Act | Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA) | Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee 📅 30 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed Senate (unanimous consent) What's next: Presidential review (±10 days) Summary: The bill would create a two-year period during which members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners could revoke their previous exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes, allowing them to gain retirement benefits they would otherwise forgo. It would also require the IRS to develop a plan to inform eligible individuals about this opportunity to change their status. [AI-Generated]

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