Faith-Based Organizations and Religious Liberty Protection Act

Status: HopperSession: September 2026 Senate SessionIssue: Religious Freedom

Summary

The bill shields individuals and faith-based organizations from federal penalties or loss of generally available benefits when sincere religious beliefs substantially burden their conduct, unless strict scrutiny is met. It preserves essential services, public safety, employee protections, equal access, and nondiscrimination in federally funded services.

Full text

This Act prohibits the Federal Government from imposing civil penalties, terminating federal eligibility, or denying generally available benefits to an individual, nonprofit, or faith-based organization solely because of conduct substantially burdened by a sincerely held religious belief, unless the Government demonstrates that the burden is the least restrictive means of advancing a compelling governmental interest. Nothing in this Act authorizes denial of emergency, health, educational, or other essential public services; permits discrimination in the provision of services funded by a federal contract or grant; or limits generally applicable laws protecting public safety, employees, or equal access.

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Thomas WilkinsRepublican Party

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