Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to determine religious purpose for tax-exempt status without regard to an organization's beliefs on marriage, sexuality, or gender identity.
• Federal agencies are prohibited from discriminating against religious employers who apply for or receive federal financial assistance based on employment actions consistent with the employer's religious beliefs.
• The bill provides exemptions and defenses for religious employers under specific sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, and the First Amendment.