House Republicans quietly included a provision in a sweeping spending bill that would deny the IRS money to enforce the 63-year-old rule, which is known as the Johnson Amendment.

"I believe that churches have a right of free speech and an opportunity to talk about positions and issues that are relevant to their faith," said Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Ohio.

Some Democrats say the measure comes too close to mixing church and state.

But Republicans say the IRS rule is enforced unevenly.

They say some churches in Democratic areas are openly supportive of political candidates, even letting some speak from pulpits, while some conservative churches try to avoid even the appearance of being political.

"Some churches, including my own, have been very concerned about appearing political in any way shape or form," Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio said.

"Churches I went to that were primarily in Democrat areas, that I would go to because I had a Democrat district, the local candidates on the Sunday mornings before the election would be introduced, would speak from the pulpit about the campaign and why the congregation should vote for them," Tiberi continued.

The measure will be considered by the House Appropriations committee after Congress's recess for the Fourth of July.

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

This Ohio Hospital is Finally being Investigated by HHS for Leaving 22-week Newborn Twins to Die

Here Are the Tense Takeaways from Trump and Biden's First Presidential Debate

Keep Praying for Rain, California is Still Burning: More Residents Flee Historic Wildfires

Meanwhile, America's Southern Border Wall Grows Approx. 10 Miles Per Week: White House

DNI Declassifies Document Alleging Russian Collusion Hoax was Hillary Clinton's Idea, Obama Was Briefed

Black Pastors Denounce Kamala Harris for Praising 'Brilliance' of Black Lives Matter Co-Founders

Native American Community Finally Getting Their Own Veterans Memorial

A National 'Mercy Moment': Prayer Rising for 400th Anniversary of Pilgrims' Covenant with God

The Face-Off Is Finally Here: Trump, Biden Set to Spar for First Time in Tonight's Presidential Debate

President Trump Signs 'First-Ever' Executive Order Protecting Patients with Preexisting Conditions

Reagan, Bush Government Officials Endorse Trump, Citing Foreign Policy Accomplishments

In Case You Missed It: President Trump Sent a Message to All Attending The Return on Saturday, Here's What He Said

Harvard Law Prof, a Democrat 'Impeachment' Witness, Admits Amy Coney Barrett is Well Qualified to Be Supreme Court Justice

CA Gov. Approves Taxpayer Funds for Transgender Surgeries; Dr. Dobson Blasts 'Repugnant Experiments' on Children

John Macarthur, Pastor Who Defied COVID-19 Orders, Will Face New Hearing in November

No Lockdown, But Tokyo Citizens May Have Developed COVID-19 Herd Immunity, Say Researchers

Report: 'Battle-Tested' Amy Coney Barrett is Ready for Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings

Here's How Judge Amy Coney Barrett Lives Out Her Pro-Life Beliefs

Tens of Thousands Cried Out to God at Franklin Graham's Prayer March 2020 on Saturday

Humble Repentance, Passionate Intercession Marked 'The Return: Sacred Assembly', as Thousands Prayed at the National Mall and Millions More Online