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Update: HR 9495

HR 9495 passed the House last week and moved to the Senate. It is unlikely to pass the Senate this term but it will likely come back for a vote in the next Congress. This bill would be destructive to non-profits, as it is deliberately vague and grants a lot of authority to the Treasury …

Urgent: HR 9495

HR 9495 would give the Treasury Secretary the power to label nonprofit organizations as “terrorist-affiliated” without due process. This is a direct threat to the charities, advocacy groups, and nonprofits that fight for justice, equality, and environmental protection. There is wide discretion in what organizations would meet the criteria, and limited time to appeal a …