The Do No Harm Act modifies the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to create clear limits on when religious exemptions can override federal civil rights protections. Specifically, the bill carves out exceptions to religious freedom claims for laws addressing discrimination, equal opportunity, workplace protections (including wages and collective bargaining), child labor and abuse prevention, and access to health care services. The legislation also applies these limits to organizations receiving federal contracts, grants, or other government funding. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies only to disputes involving the government as a party, not to private lawsuits between individuals or organizations. The measure has no specified funding or implementation timeline and was introduced by a group of Democratic representatives in March 2025.
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