Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty

What it means

This order directs federal agencies to protect religious freedom and free speech. It prevents the Treasury from penalizing religious organizations for moral or political speech, and instructs health officials to consider religious exemptions to contraception coverage mandates in health insurance.

Expected impact

• Greater protection for religious organizations to express political views without risking tax-exempt status
• Potential exemptions for employers with religious objections to providing contraception coverage in health insurance plans
• Reinforced legal protections for religious liberty through Attorney General guidance to federal agencies
• Expanded religious freedom protections in public policy decisions across government departments