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This bill, known as the Protecting Workers From Captive Audience Meetings Act, prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees or job applicants who decline to attend or participate in employer-sponsored meetings that communicate the employer's opinion on religious or political matters. The bill defines "religious matters" as those relating to religious belief, affiliation, and practice, and "political matters" as those relating to elections, political parties, legislation, regulations, and public policy. The bill does not apply to religious or educational organizations exempted from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The bill allows employers to communicate legally required information and conduct voluntary meetings on religious or political matters.