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House Passes Dystopian Bill Targeting Nonprofits

Last updated: November 23, 2024 5:56 pm
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The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, also known as H.R. 9495, has stirred up controversy in the United States House of Representatives. The bill, if passed in the Senate, would grant the executive branch the power to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits, including arts organizations, that are found to be funding disruptive and illegal activities domestically and terrorism abroad.

The vague language of the bill has raised concerns among civil rights organizations and activist groups, who fear that President-elect Donald Trump could use it to target pro-Palestine groups and political adversaries. Despite facing initial defeat in a supermajority vote, the bill was resurrected through a markup hearing and passed with a simple majority requirement. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) mobilized efforts to oppose the bill, sending 100,000 messages to members of Congress.

While the bill garnered support from 52 Democrats on its first pass, only 15 voted in favor on the recent vote. The majority of support came from Republicans, with 219 votes in favor and 184 opposed. The implications of this bill are significant for the arts sector, as many nonprofit organizations, including museums, galleries, and publications, rely on tax-exempt status to sustain their operations.

If the bill becomes law, organizations found to materially support disruptive and illegal activities domestically and terrorism abroad could lose their tax-exempt status. This could have a chilling effect on advocacy efforts and deter the formation of new nonprofits. A coalition of Arab and Muslim affinity organizations has criticized the bill as an infringement on free speech and an attempt to silence advocacy for Palestinian human rights.

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The Committee on Ways and Means, which devised the bill, argues that it is necessary to terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations that support designated terrorist groups and provide fair tax treatment to Americans held hostage abroad. However, critics warn that the bill grants the executive branch expansive authority that could be abused and lead to discriminatory enforcement.

In response to the bill, the Association of Art Museum Directors, along with other nonprofit organizations, expressed support for combating terrorism financing but raised concerns about the potential for abuse of power. The bill has also drawn criticism from 300 nonprofits, who warn against the risk of discriminatory enforcement and the stifling of dissent and advocacy.

As the bill moves forward, it remains a contentious issue that has implications for the arts sector and nonprofit organizations across the country. The debate surrounding the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act underscores the importance of balancing national security concerns with the protection of civil liberties and free speech.

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