legislation: 101-hr-5377
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| 101-hr-5377 | 101 | hr | 5377 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1990 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1990-07-26 | 1990-09-27 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 99 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1990 - Prohibits a governmental authority from restricting any person's free exercise of religion unless: (1) the restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability that doesn't intentionally discriminate against religion or among religions; and (2) the governmental authority demonstrates that application of the restriction to a person is essential to furthering a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means of doing so. Authorizes a party aggrieved by a violation of such prohibition to obtain relief, including attorney fees, in a civil action. | 2025-08-26T17:25:24Z |