Religious Freedom Restoration
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| Posted prior to the Supreme Court ruling |
| The following is a chronological listing of key events that took place after the U.S. Supreme Court virtually abandoned the requirement that government show a compelling reason to restrict religious practice in Oregon v. Smith on April 17, 1990. |
101st Congress
July 26, 1990
Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.October 26, 1990
RFRA introduced in the U.S. Senate.October 28, 1990
RFRA dies in House and Senate judiciary committees as 101st Congress adjourns.
102nd Congress
June 26, 1991
RFRA reintroduced in the House.July 2, 1992
RFRA reintroduced in the Senate.May 13, l992
House panel holds hearings on RFRA.September 18, 1992
Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on RFRA; Baptist Joint Committee General Counsel Oliver S. Thomas testifies.October 9, 1992
House Judiciary Committee approves RFRA, but Congress adjourns before it could be considered by the House. RFRA dies in Senate Judiciary Committee after Senator Alan Simpson, R Wyo., put a hold on the bill just days before Congress adjourns.
103rd Congress
March 9, 1993
U.S Catholic Conference endorses RFRA.March 11, 1993
President Clinton endorses RFRA as measure is reintroduced in Congress.March 17, 1993
A House subcommittee passes RFRA.March 22, 1993
House Judiciary Committee clears RFRA for floor action.May 6, 1993
Senate Judiciary Committee clears bill for floor action.May 11, 1993
House of Representatives unanimously approves RFRA on voice vote.October 27, 1993
Senate approves RFRA by 97-3 vote. Prison amendment defeated 41-58.November 3, 1993
House clears RFRA for President Clinton's signature.November 16, 1993
President Clinton signs RFRA.
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