What does Preamble of FAITH Act do?

This bill aims to establish a prohibition on fees related to religious participation The bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

What does SHORT TITLE. of FAITH Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Freedom Against Imposed Theology Harms Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON FEES RELATED TO RELIGIOUS PARTICIPATION. of FAITH Act do?

This section prohibits imposing fees based on religious participation Violators may face fines or imprisonment of up to 3 years Denial of goods and services due to nonpayment of prohibited fees is also prohibited

What does RICO OFFENSE. of FAITH Act do?

This section amends Section 1961(1) of title 18, United States Code The amendment inserts a reference to section 251 related to prohibition on fees tied to religious participation

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of FAITH Act do?

This Act will become effective 30 days after its enactment.

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FAITH Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Keith Self (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits imposing fees based on religious participation, with violators facing potential fines or imprisonment of up to 3 years.
Denial of goods and services due to nonpayment of prohibited fees related to religious participation is also prohibited.
The bill amends the United States Code to include a reference to the prohibition on fees tied to religious participation as a RICO offense.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 3 more.

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