Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4916
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 2, 2018
Latest Action
Feb 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4916
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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Summary

Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring a tax-exempt organization to include in annual returns the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor.

The bill includes exceptions for: (1) required disclosures regarding prohibited tax shelter transactions; and (2) contributions by the organization's officers, directors, or five highest compensated employees (including compensation paid by related organizations).

Text (1)
February 2, 2018
Actions (2)
02/02/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02/02/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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