Safeguarding Charity Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Apr 10, 2025
What it does
The Safeguarding Charity Act would amend Title 1 of the United States Code to clarify that federal tax exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations—such as those under sections 501(c), 501(d), and 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code—are not considered federal financial assistance under any federal law, rule, or regulation, unless explicitly stated otherwise. This change would affect how federal programs and regulations interpret eligibility, compliance, or restrictions tied to the receipt of federal financial assistance, ensuring that tax-exempt status alone does not trigger such treatment. The bill also includes a rule of construction specifying that this clarification does not apply…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.