Protecting Charitable Giving Act
Donor Privacy: Higher Penalties for Leaking Tax Info
Legislative Progress
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.
Key Points
- 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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Charitable Giving Act
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