The bill HR 9495 seeks to terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed to support terrorism, allowing the Treasury Secretary to make such designations with minimal accountability.
Critics argue that the language in HR 9495 is vague enough that it could target any organization critical of the government, undermining civil society and free speech.
The American Civil Liberties Union stated that the bill gives the Secretary of Treasury unchecked power to revoke tax-exempt status without needing to provide evidence or rationale.
Legislation like HR 9495 poses a significant threat to nonprofits, which play a central role in liberal democracies, particularly in holding power to account.
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