SENATE PASSES FONG'S CLERGY ACT TO SUPPORT FAITH LEADERS, HEADS TO PRESIDENT'S DESK

Washington, Oct. 1 -- Congressman Vince Fong issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 227, the Clergy Act. The Clergy Act, led by Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in the U.S. Senate, marks a major step forward in giving pastors and clergy members greater retirement security. The Clergy Act establishes a one-time re-enrollment window for pastors and other clergy members who previously opted out of Social Security to voluntarily opt back in and begin contributing to their financial future. Some pastors opted out decades ago, often due to inaccurate advice, only to later face significant financial hardship. Un...