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Unlikely to pass
While the bill protects donor privacy, it lacks broad bipartisan support and faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where transparency is often debated.
How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 4326 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill increases the punishment for government workers or others who illegally share the names and addresses of people who donate to charities and social welfare groups.
Currently, the fine for leaking this private tax information is capped at $5,000. This bill would raise that fine to a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $250,000.
It allows victims of these leaks to take legal action in the area where they live or where their business is located. This makes it easier for donors and groups to seek justice if their privacy is violated.
The government would also be required to investigate any leaks and write a report on how to prevent them from happening again.
The goal is to protect the privacy of people who give money to causes they care about so they do not face harassment or threats if their names are made public.
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Milestones
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May 14, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
May 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Charitable Giving Act
Bill NumberS 4539
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
