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The NH Center for Nonprofits joins the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum in opposing, as currently drafted, a bill in the US House of Representatives: the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495).
Although we strongly support practices designed to prevent bad actors from using tax-exempt entities, we oppose the portion of the bill that would give the Treasury Secretary unchecked power to revoke the tax-exempt status of charitable nonprofits. The legislation runs counter to constitutional due process protections by placing the burden of proof on the accused organization and providing only 90 days for organizations to demonstrate innocence before revoking their tax-exempt status.
Please call NH’s Representatives today to oppose H.R.9495 unless amended to address these concerns. The bill is expected to come up for a vote again this week.
Office of Congressman Pappas (202) 225-5456
Office of Congresswoman Kuster (202) 225-5206
For more information:
Statement of Opposition from the Council on Foundations
Letter of Opposition from the ACLU
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