legislation: 102-hr-4040

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102-hr-4040 102 hr 4040 Religious Freedom Act of 1991 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1991-11-26 1992-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 31 Religious Freedom Act of 1991 - Declares that the purposes of this Act include codifying the compelling interest test as set forth in Sherbert v. Verner and Wisconsin v. Yoder. Prohibits the Government from burdening the practice of religion by any person, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the burden is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means. Amends Federal law to allow the awarding of attorney's fees and other fees and expenses in actions under this Act. Applies this Act to all Federal and State law. 2025-08-26T15:14:07Z  

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