Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security

Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security

The Senate unanimously passed Senator Katie Britt’s Clergy Act, allowing eligible clergy who opted out of Social Security to re-enroll for a period.

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Clergy Act opens Social Security window for ministers

The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act (H.R. 227 / S. 639) Sept. 30. The House passed its version on April 27. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed. Once signed into law, the bill is effective for taxable years beginning Jan. 1, 2029, and Jan. 1, 2030. The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act (H.R. 227 / S. 639) Sept. 30.