H.R. 4501: Holy Sovereignty Protection Act
This bill, known as the Holy Sovereignty Protection Act, aims to provide specific legal protections and benefits to individuals elected as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church who are also citizens of the United States. The legislation includes two main provisions:
Protection of United States Citizenship
The bill states that the U.S. citizenship of any individual who is elected as the Supreme Pontiff cannot be revoked. This means that once a person is elected to this religious position, their status as a U.S. citizen is guaranteed, regardless of any other circumstances that might typically lead to the loss of citizenship.
Tax-Exempt Status
The second provision grants tax exemptions to U.S. citizens serving as the Supreme Pontiff. Specifically, any U.S. citizen in this role will not be required to pay federal income taxes for the portion of any taxable year during which they are serving as the Supreme Pontiff. This tax exemption will take effect for taxable years ending after May 8, 2025.
Effective Dates
- The citizenship protection will take effect immediately upon the enactment of the bill.
- The tax-exempt status will be applicable for taxable years ending after May 8, 2025.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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