H.R. 2275 · 110th Congress
To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Walter Jones
- Introduced
- 2007-05-10
- Latest action
- 2007-05-10 · Introduced in House
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.