118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3819 — District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023

“To amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to eliminate the applicability of such Act to the District of Columbia.”

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Introduced Jun 5, 2023

Last action Jun 5, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 5, 2023

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Referred

Jun 5, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jun 5, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 5, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Jun 5, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.