In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new federal offense that prohibits anyone from imposing, collecting, or attempting to collect any fee, fine, surcharge, or penalty because of a person’s membership in, or refusal to join, a religious group. It also criminalizes denying goods, services, or opportunities to someone who refuses to pay such a prohibited fee. Violations carry fines and up to three years in prison, and the law takes effect 30 days after enactment.
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