House Bill 5904
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Clergy Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5904
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Clergy Act of 2020
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. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment.
February 13, 2020
02/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
02/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:55 PM