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Stop the attack on non-profits! Urge your representatives to vote no! 

Posted on Nov 20 2024

H.R. 9495 is a bill that includes a dangerous provision targeting nonprofits. This provision would give the Treasury Secretary broad authority to revoke the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit organization when the Secretary alleges that the organization supports terrorist activities. The Secretary would not have to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits.  

Subjecting nonprofits to a vague and overbroad definition of supporting terrorism threatens the ability of organizations to advocate for vulnerable populations, including immigrants and refugees.   

A House vote on the bill is scheduled for Thursday, November 21. 

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2nd Congressional District) voted to support this bill when it was heard last week. The bill failed then because the procedural vote required a super-majority. This week’s vote requires only a simple majority to pass.  

Contact Representative Craig’s office and urge her to vote NO on HR 9495 later this week.

EMAIL: (you may send one email and include all staff below)  

• Nick Coe, Chief of Staff: nick.coe@mail.house.gov 

• Skylar Borchardt, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director: skylar.borchardt@mail.house.gov 

• Suzie Cavalier, Senior Legislative Assistant: suzie.cavalier@mail.house.gov 

• Hayden Schutt, Legislative Correspondent: hayden.schutt@mail.house.gov 

PHONE: 

• Washington DC Office: 202-225-2271 

• Eagan Office: 651-846-2120 

 

Template Script to Oppose H.R. 9495: 

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [City/State]. I’m calling to urge you to oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, scheduled for a vote later today. 

This bill poses a direct threat to nonprofits by granting the Treasury Secretary broad authority to label organizations as “terrorist supporting” and strip their tax-exempt status. Even worse, this can happen without evidence, intentional links, or any requirement to disclose the reasons for the designation. The lack of due process and accountability leaves nonprofits and their clients and communities open to vague accusations and potentially irreparable harm 

Please oppose H.R. 9495 to protect nonprofits and the communities they serve. Thank you for your time and consideration.