# 117-hr-9436: To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.

117-hr-9436, To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA); status Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9436
- Congress: 117
- Title: To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
- Introduced: 2022-12-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020, entitled Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption. (Generally, the rule addresses religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.)

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9436 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9436)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9436 (as of 2025-11-18).