The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act (H.R. 227 / S. 639) Sept. 30. The House passed its version on April 27. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed. Once signed into law, the bill is effective for taxable years beginning Jan. 1, 2029, and Jan. 1, 2030. The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act (H.R. 227 / S. 639) Sept. 30.