H.R. 1954: Do No Harm Act
The proposed bill, known as the Do No Harm Act, aims to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Here are the main components of the bill:
Key Provisions
- Exceptions to Religious Freedom Protections: The bill introduces additional exceptions to the protections currently offered under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It states that certain laws, which provide for or require:
- Protection against discrimination or promotion of equal opportunity (such as those outlined in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other related statutes).
- Employer obligations regarding wages, benefits, and workplace rights.
- Protection against child labor and child abuse.
- Access to health care services and information.
- These laws are not subject to the religious exemptions provided by the Act.
- Government Contracts and Grants: The bill clarifies that any terms in government contracts or funding agreements that require compliance with specific, non-discriminatory practices will override religious objections. This ensures that recipients of government funds must comply with civil rights laws.
- Denying Access or Services: The bill further specifies that religious exemptions cannot be invoked in situations where applying these exemptions would deny a person the full and equal enjoyment of government-provided services, benefits, or facilities.
- Clarification of Jurisdiction: The bill modifies the existing language in the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to clarify that legal proceedings related to government actions are subject to judicial relief when a government is a party in the case. This aims to ensure that challenges against government action can proceed effectively in court.
Overall Impact
The Do No Harm Act seeks to balance the exercise of religious freedoms with the protection of civil rights and access to essential services. By placing limitations on the scope of religious exemptions, the bill aims to ensure that individuals' rights are not infringed upon in the name of religious belief.
Relevant Companies
- AAPL - Apple Inc.: Potential impacts related to compliance with accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- AMZN - Amazon.com, Inc.: May face implications concerning workplace rights and employee benefits.
- GOOGL - Alphabet Inc.: Could be impacted regarding equal opportunity employment practices and discrimination policies.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Mar. 06, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 06, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
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