OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Protecting Religion from Government Act of 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_754.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-02-03.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- State and local governments cannot restrict the ability to hold religious services and ceremonies in houses of worship.
- Individuals and religious institutions can sue state or local governments if they try to limit their religious freedom.
- A court can quickly block the enforcement of religious freedom-limiting regulations unless the government proves it will win the case and that the block would cause significant harm.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.