Lifting Local Communities Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 75 Lifting Local Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/11/2024, 7:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 75

Lifting Local Communities Act

This bill specifies that government entities may not discriminate against religious organizations when awarding federal funds for social services programs (i.e., government programs that provide services for low-income individuals and communities, such as child care, transportation, employment, housing, and meal services).

Specifically, religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients.

Organizations that receive federal funds for social services programs may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of religion when providing services. If an individual objects to the character or affiliation of a private organization that is providing a service as part of a social services program, government entities must provide the individual with reasonable alternatives.

Religious organizations may bring civil actions against entities for violations.

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Current Status of Bill S 75

Bill S 75 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill S 75 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2023. Bill S 75's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 75

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 75

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityFederal preemptionFirst Amendment rightsReligionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 75

Lifting Local Communities ActLifting Local Communities ActA bill to ensure equal treatment for religious organizations in the Federal provision of social services programs, grantmaking, and contracting, and for other purposes.

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