Do No Harm Act
HR 1954, the "Do No Harm Act," amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to clarify that RFRA does not override specific federal laws protecting against harm. It explicitly exempts provisions related to anti-discrimination (like the Civil Rights Act), workplace protections (wages, leave, collective activity), child safety, and healthcare access from RFRA's requirements. The bill ensures RFRA cannot be used to challenge government programs or contracts that provide these essential protections. It also clarifies that RFRA applies only to disputes involving government as a party, not private disputes between individuals. This change preserves existing legal safeguards while modifying RFRA's scope.
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 123 co-sponsors
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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
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Adam Smith
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Adelita S. Grijalva
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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Bill Foster
DDemocratic
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