The legislation would revoke the tax-exempt status from nonprofits designated as “terrorist supporting organizations.“ 

ACTION: “Pro-Palestinian” Nonprofit
“Killer Bill” Up for Another Vote This Week
Ann Wright / LA Progressive

(November 14, 2024) — While the first version of H.R. 9495 targeting pro-Palestinian nonprofits was defeated in the US House of Representatives on November 12, with 256 voting in favor of the bill and 145 opposed, this week the bill will be brought back under a procedural ploy in which only a simple majority is needed to pass the bill instead of the two-thirds majority needed last week.

The following members of the House of Representatives voted for the resolution and should be contacted by their constituents.

The legislation would take away the tax-exempt status from nonprofit organizations by designating them as “terrorist supporting organizations.“

The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives accused many organizations of support for terrorism, including the Alliance for Global Justice, the Westchester Peace Action Committee Foundation, Jewish Voice for Peace, Islamic Relief USA, United Hands Relief, the People’s Forum, Tides, and the Americans for Justice in Palestine educational foundation. American Muslims in Palestine and other organizations have been subjected to legal battles over the past few months.

Over 50 members of the House of Representatives from the Democratic Party voted in favor of this horrible resolution. The Democratic members voting in favor of this resolution last week and who should be contacted immediately and asked to vote against this bill are:
[Click on link to see list of resolution supporters.]

The bill gives the Treasury secretary the opportunity to designate a group as a “terrorist supporting organization“ without requiring an explanation behind the designation or providing evidence.

President-elect Trump has made promises to use his power to target whomever he deems to be his political enemies and could utilize the Treasury secretary to persecute organizations that he feels are “enemies from within.”

Over this weekend, contact members of the US Congress to vote NO on HR 9495!!

The ANSWER Coalition is circulating the following important appeal from the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund and The Center for Protest Law and Litigation. HR 9495 is a grave assault on the right to speak out for Palestine and against the genocide in Gaza. Especially as the Trump administration begins to take shape, stopping this bill is a crucial part of the broader fight to defend the right to protest against war and racism. 

Click here to get the contact information for the Congressional representative in your area.

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