An act to protect the free exercise of religion
Charles E. SchumerDiscrimination: Gender
(2014) Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
(1997) City of Boerne v. Flores
(1990) Employment Division v. Smith
Other names for this bill...
This bill often is referred to by its acronym - RFRA.
What does this bill do?
This law prohibits the federal government from preventing someone from practicing their religious beliefs unless...
o There is a compelling governmental interest
o There isn't a less restrictive way for the government to achieve that interest
o There isn't a less restrictive way for the government to achieve that interest
States can't be forced to comply
In 1997 the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for this law to be enforced on states. It still can be applied to federal laws.
More information
You can find more details about this bill at GovTrack.us.