No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act
House Bill Targets CAIR's Tax-Exempt Status Over Alleged Terrorism Ties
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill says the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and any similar group found to have ties to terrorism, should not get the special tax-exempt status many charities have.
- If it became law, these groups would likely have to pay federal income taxes like a regular business, which could reduce money available for their programs and staff.
- It could also discourage some donations, since many people give more when donations can lower their taxes.
- A big practical question is who decides a group has “ties to terrorism” and what proof is required; the bill doesn’t spell out a clear process in the text provided.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act
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