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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2896· House(119-HR-2896)

Safeguarding Charity Act

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
4/10/2025
Last activity
4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Safeguarding Charity Act'', aims to amend title 1 of the United States Code. It seeks to clarify that certain tax exemptions are not considered Federal financial assistance. Specifically, it targets organizations described in section 501(c) or 501(d) and section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This clarification applies to any Federal law, rule, or regulation unless stated otherwise. The Act also includes a rule of construction regarding the timing of these exemptions.

Yes

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+3

    The bill protects non-profit entities from being treated as recipients of federal aid due to their tax-exempt status, which may protect religious organizations.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    By clarifying tax exemptions as non-assistance, it limits the scope of federal regulations that apply to tax-exempt organizations.