Religious groups would get clearer tax-exempt status for beliefs on marriage, sexuality, and gender.
This bill clarifies how religious organizations can keep their tax-exempt status. It states that beliefs about marriage, sexuality, or gender identity will not be treated as inconsistent with public policy. It also broadens what counts as a religious belief for tax purposes. These changes start for taxable years after December 31, 2025.
Today, the IRS might consider certain religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality, or gender identity as inconsistent with public policy, potentially affecting an organization's tax-exempt status. This bill would prevent such beliefs from being treated as inconsistent with public policy. It would also broaden the definition of a religious belief, so it doesn't have to be central to a religion to count for tax-exempt purposes.
HR 9722 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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