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HR 8819 United States House · 118th Congress

Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act

Summary
Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act This bill allows taxpayers who have a religious objection to participation in the Social Security system a credit or refund of employment taxes deducted to fund benefits under such system.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill provides tax refunds for Social Security/healthcare taxes, reducing government revenue for essential programs, aligning with 'defunds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill allows tax exemptions from Social Security, reducing worker coverage of mandatory benefits, weakening employment protections.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 25, 2024 Last action Jun 25, 2024
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Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jun 25, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Troy Balderson
Troy Balderson
RRepublican
OH
12
Co
Photo of Lloyd Smucker
Lloyd Smucker
RRepublican
PA
11
Co
Photo of Max L. Miller
Max L. Miller
RRepublican
OH
7