legislation: 102-hr-2797
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| 102-hr-2797 | 102 | hr | 2797 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1991 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1991-06-26 | 1992-10-01 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 200 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1991 - Prohibits any agency, department, or official of the United States or any State (the government) from burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that the government may burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person: (1) is essential to further a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. Sets forth provisions pertaining to judicial relief, attorney's fees, and applicability. | 2025-08-26T15:14:59Z |