President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 227, the Clergy Act, into law on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to the White House Rapid Response account.
The new law creates a two-year period during which ministers of a church, members of a religious order, and Christian Science practitioners may submit an application to the Internal Revenue Service.
Religious Workers Gain New IRS Filing Window
The Clergy Act is the latest legislative action signed by President Trump as he continues to advance policies affecting faith communities. The bill's passage provides a specific timeframe for eligible clergy and religious workers to engage with the IRS under the new provisions.
The White House announcement was concise, stating simply that the President signed the bill into law today. No additional comments from the administration accompanied the signing announcement.
