ATR Urges Support for H.R. 5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act
13th June 2016
Later this week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 5053, the “Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act,” introduced by Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Ill.). This important legislation prevents the IRS from targeting non-profits by prohibiting the agency from collecting the identity of donors who contribute to these organizations. Members of Congress should vote yes on H.R. 5053.
Currently, the IRS requires non-profits to submit a schedule B form, listing the names and addresses of their donors. However, this form is not used by the IRS for any purpose. Given the increasing politicization within the agency, the existence of these forms is an “accident” waiting to happen.
I would seriously love to see the Schedule B for the Clinton Foundation.