This bill (previously H.R. 6408/S. 4136) would give future president, Donald Trump, and his handpicked Treasury Secretary unprecedented, unilateral power to investigate and revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization — including news outlets, universities, and civil liberties groups — based on mere accusations of wrongdoing.
What's at stake?
Unchecked Power: The Treasury Secretary could designate nonprofits as “terrorist supporting organizations” for providing vaguely defined “material support” to foreign entities.
No Real Due Process: Affected organizations would have only 90 days to “cure” the designation, but they wouldn’t even be told what they did wrong if it’s deemed a “national security” issue.
Silencing Dissent: Without clear evidence or explanation, nonprofits could be blindsided, unable to defend themselves, and effectively shut down.
This bill would undermine civil liberties, chill free speech, and open the door for future administrations to target progressive groups, student activists, and anyone advocating for justice.
Time is running out to stop this dangerous bill from becoming law. Our democracy thrives on the ability of nonprofits, news outlets, and advocacy groups to hold those in power accountable. H.R. 9495 threatens to destroy that foundation by granting unchecked authority to silence dissent and target organizations fighting for justice. We need your help to ensure our voices remain strong and our freedoms intact.
Donate today to support our fight against this attack on civil liberties. Every dollar helps us mobilize communities, advocate for justice, and protect the rights of organizations under threat. Together, we can safeguard our democracy and ensure no administration can wield such dangerous power.