Bill · H.R. 4501· House(119-HR-4501)
Holy Sovereignty Protection Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Hurd
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Holy Sovereignty Protection Act," aims to protect the citizenship of any American elected as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. It specifically mandates that the United States citizenship of such an individual may not be revoked. Additionally, the legislation provides for a tax-exempt status for these individuals. This exemption applies to taxation under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The tax provisions are intended to cover any portion of a taxable year during which the individual serves in this role.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would high-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides a specific tax exemption that benefits a high-earning individual role.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+5
The tax exemption directly applies to a role that would likely involve high net worth.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?+5
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Citizenship Security: The bill ensures that the United States citizenship of an American elected as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church cannot be revoked, as stated in Section 2(a).
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Tax Relief: Any United States citizen serving as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church would be exempt from taxation under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the time they serve, according to Section 3(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated within 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Billionaires+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For High Net Worth Individuals+5Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Brian JackRepublican · Georgia
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York