Bill · H.R. 4389· House(119-HR-4389)
Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Balderson
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act," proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to provide a tax credit or a refund for certain federal insurance taxes. This applies to employees who are members of religious faiths that oppose participating in such insurance. The credit or refund would apply to taxes deducted from wages during a taxable year where authorization is granted.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+7
The bill explicitly allows religious groups to opt-out of certain federal insurance taxes.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+3
The bill provides tax credits or refunds for specific employees based on religious beliefs.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The tax relief may benefit middle-class workers with specific religious exemptions.
The opposite
Does this strengthen Social Security?-1
Deducting taxes from Social Security may reduce the long-term strength of the system.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Providing tax credits or refunds may slightly increase the federal deficit.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?-1
Reducing payroll tax contributions may indirectly reduce the total funding pool for Medicare.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Tax Credit or Refund for Specific Employees: Employees who are members of religious faiths opposing participation in certain insurance would be entitled to a credit or refund of the amount of tax deducted from their wages. This is outlined in Section 2(a)(1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+7Improves Social Security-1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3Reduces National Debt-1
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding-1
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican · Pennsylvania