14
16

Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

4/14/2026, 7:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8117

The bill titled "To ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8117 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 26, 2026, aims to address issues related to the equitable treatment of specific charitable organizations and entities receiving Federal financial aid.

Current Status of Bill HR 8117

Bill HR 8117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8117 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2026.  Bill HR 8117's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8117

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
35
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
35
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8117

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8117

To ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.
To ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.

Comments

Camille Shore profile image

Camille Shore

747

9 days ago

I'm so sad about this bill, it's really gonna change things for religious orgs. How will it impact schools?

Avianna Archer profile image

Avianna Archer

603

19 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help a lot of people and organizations. I hope it passes.

Rylie Levine profile image

Rylie Levine

754

21 days ago

Why dis bill matter? Who benefits from it?