Bill targets financial penalties based on religion
In committeeH.R. 8353Latest action
Sponsor: Keith Self · Representative · TX
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Official title: FAITH Act
119th Congress
Topics: Rights & liberties
Introduced:
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HR 8353 makes it a federal crime to charge someone money or deny them goods and services because of their religion.
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What does this do?
This bill creates a new federal crime. It would be illegal for any person or organization to charge someone money, or to withhold goods, services, or opportunities from them, because of their religious beliefs or membership in a religious group. Religious organizations and schools can still collect voluntary donations from their own members.
Who does it affect?
This law would apply to any person or organization in the United States. People who are charged money or denied something because of their religion would be protected.
Why does it matter?
Anyone found guilty could face fines and up to one or three years in prison, depending on the amount of money involved. Because the offense is added to federal organized crime laws, it could also be prosecuted as part of a larger criminal operation.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 16, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.