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Congress·In Committee·4 months ago

House Bill Targets CAIR's Tax-Exempt Status Over Alleged Terrorism Ties

Also known as: No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act

Legislative Progress

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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

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Oct 31, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Oct 31, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Starting with the first tax year that ends after the President signs the bill

Organizations covered by the law lose charity-style tax treatment for tax years ending after the law is signed

If your donation or the nonprofit’s finances fall in a tax year that ends after the signing date, taxes and donation tax breaks could change starting with that tax year, not years before it. This could quickly affect fundraising plans and budgeting for programs.

During the first tax-filing season after the law takes effect

Donors adjust giving and recordkeeping for affected groups

People who give to a covered group may need to double-check whether their donation can be claimed on their taxes. Some donors may switch to other charities, and others may give less because the tax break is gone.

Related News

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Blaze Media·4 months ago

Exclusive: Chip Roy introduces bill to strip 'absurd' tax-exempt status from CAIR, other groups with terrorist ties

Rep. Chip Roy introduced the 'No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act' to eliminate 501(c)(3) status for groups like CAIR. Roy argued that Americans are 'inadvertently subsidizing terror' through tax breaks for organizations the FBI previously linked to the Holy Land Foundation investigation.

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Tampa Free Press·2 months ago

Florida Sen. Rick Scott Moves To Strip CAIR's Tax Status, Citing 'Terror Links'

Senator Rick Scott introduced the Senate version of the No Tax-Exemptions for Terror Act, specifically naming CAIR. The bill seeks to revoke the group's charitable non-profit designation, effectively subjecting it to standard federal income taxation due to alleged extremist connections.

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Nonprofit Quarterly·over 1 year ago

HR 9495: Bill Threatening Nonprofits Passes House

The House passed H.R. 9495, which allows the Treasury Secretary to strip tax-exempt status from 'terrorist-supporting' groups. Critics, including CAIR and the ACLU, warn the bill lacks due process and could be weaponized to silence advocacy groups and civil rights organizations.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act

Bill NumberHR 5890
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Cosponsors

(18)
R: 18

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