H.R. 9495

2024 - 11 - 22

Bill or Bust: Is H.R. 9495 a Smart Move or a Total Disaster for Nonprofits? ๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฐ

American Economy - Civil Society - Free Speech - H.R. 9495 - Nonprofits - Terror Financing - Treasury Secretary

H.R. 9495 has sparked a whirlwind of debate โ€“ is it a safety net against terror financing or a dangerous blockade for nonprofits? Dive into the chaos!

As we dive deeper into the implications of H.R. 9495, it's worth noting that nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in the American landscape, contributing a whopping $1 trillion to the economy each year. Under the cloud of potential governmental scrutiny, many fear that the creativity and flexibility that nonprofits often wield in grassroots activism could be stifled. For every turbocharged debate over a bill like H.R. 9495, thereโ€™s a community seeking to ensure that their missions to support those in need remain steadfast and free from governmental overreach. Will the repercussions of this bill spark innovation in how nonprofits operate, or will they lead to a chilling silence among those who wish to make a stand? Only time will tell!

MENG STATEMENT ON H.R. 9495 (Congresswoman Grace Meng)

WASHINGTON, D.C. โ€“ U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today released the following statement on the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American ...

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Statement on H.R. 9495's Passage in the U.S. House of ... (Independent Sector)

We strongly support stopping bad actors from using nonprofit organizations to fund terrorism. And we support the provision in the bill postponing tax deadlines ...

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HR 9495: Bill Threatening Nonprofits Passes House - Non Profit ... (Nonprofit Quarterly)

A bill, HR 9495, which would allow a presidentially appointed treasury secretary to unilaterally strip a nonprofit of its status if deemed a ...

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Oxfam says Senate must not pass bill that threatens free speech and ... (Oxfam America)

After H.R. 9495, a bill that would allow the Treasury Secretary to effectively shut down any non-profit organization, including news outlets, ...

ACLU Statement on House Passage of Dangerous Civil Society ... (ACLU)

H.R. 9495 was narrowly blocked last week after Congress received more than 100000 messages urging them to oppose.

House Passes Ways & Means Bill Ending Tax-Exempt Support for ... (Ways and Means Committee)

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) strips U.S.-based organizations of their tax-exempt status if they are found to ...

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House passes bill that would allow Treasury to strip nonprofits of tax ... (USA TODAY)

H.R. 9495 would authorize the treasury secretary to designate nonprofits as supporters of terrorism and strip them of their tax-exempt status.

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15 Democrats Join House GOP to Pass 'MAGA Assault' on Nonprofits (Common Dreams)

House Democrats face backlash for supporting bill threatening nonprofits. Advocates warn of Trump admin's unchecked power. Civil society at risk.

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US House passes bill to punish non-profits deemed to support ... (The Guardian)

Critics argue it would give Trump sweeping powers to crack down arbitrarily on his political opponents.

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