Some clergy and religious workers could undo a past choice to stay out of Social Security. They would pay Social Security taxes going forward and could build future benefit rights. Once they opt back in, they could not opt out again.
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Clergy Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on H.R. 227: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects clergy and religious workers who already opted out of Social Security and still have that exemption. It also affects their families, because future Social Security benefits can include survivor and death benefits. The Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration would also have new work to process changes and explain the option.
Why this matters: Some clergy who opted out of Social Security may later want the protection it can provide. This bill would let them change course, but only during a limited window. The tradeoff is money now versus possible benefits later. People who rejoin would pay Social Security taxes on covered religious work, and some may owe a lump-sum payment for the first year the change applies.
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Officially: Clergy Act
Some clergy and religious workers could undo a past choice to stay out of Social Security. They would pay Social Security taxes going forward and could build future benefit rights. Once they opt back in, they could not opt out again.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR227. Modern Action explains Clergy Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (4/28/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Clergy Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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