Bills · HR 2841
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2841Taxation
Putting Trust in Transparency Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes the privacy of donations to certain non-profit organizations. If it becomes law, it would increase transparency around who funds organizations that also receive taxpayer money, potentially helping voters understand the influences behind these groups' activities and how federal funds are leveraged.
Without this law, donor information for many non-profits remains private, even if they receive government funding. If enacted, it could lead to greater public accountability for organizations spending federal dollars, but it might also make some donors hesitant to contribute, potentially impacting the financial stability and operations of these non-profits. This change could shift the balance between donor privacy and public oversight of organizations involved with government programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make public the names, zip codes, and contribution amounts of donors to 501(c) organizations that receive federal funding.
This provision increases transparency regarding the financial supporters of non-profits that also use taxpayer money, allowing the public to see who is contributing.
PROVISION 02
Amends existing tax law to add a new rule allowing for the revocation of a 501(c) organization's tax-exempt status if it fails to file its Schedule B (donor information) when required.
This creates a strong penalty, ensuring compliance with the new disclosure requirements for organizations receiving federal funds.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the IRS must make the donor information public within 60 days of processing the form.
This sets a clear timeframe for disclosure, aiming for prompt public access to the information.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the new disclosure requirements will apply to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning after the bill becomes law.
This provides a clear effective date for when organizations must start complying with the new rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
25
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2841
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2841Taxation
Putting Trust in Transparency Act
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
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