Summary
Clergy Act
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 (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment.
The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.
Legislative Journey
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-425.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-425.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House