H.R. 227, the Clergy Act, passed both the House and Senate on September 30, 2026.
H.R. 227 — Clergy Act
What it does
This bill creates a one-time window (through mid-2030) for clergy members, religious order members, and Christian Science practitioners who previously opted out of Social Security to revoke that exemption and begin paying into the system. Those who revoke must pay back taxes owed for the years they were exempt, and once revoked, the exemption cannot be re-elected. The IRS and Social Security Administration must notify eligible individuals of this opportunity.
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What happens next
H.R. 227 passed both the House and Senate. It is on the President's desk.
Who is behind it
Filed by Vince Fong. Cosponsored by Adrian Smith, Beth Van Duyne, Brian Fitzpatrick and Claudia Tenney.
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