HR 227
Clergy Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:38 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Clergy Act, allows members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners who previously claimed an exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on their ministerial earnings to revoke that exemption. Specifically, they have a two-year window, beginning after December 31, 2027, to apply to the IRS to undo their prior exemption. The bill also requires the IRS to create a plan to inform eligible clergy members about this new option and to address potential tax liabilities associated with revoking the exemption.
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