Tax Bill Threatens Democracy and Nonprofit Status

This week, the Congressional Ways and Means Committee quietly introduced alarming language (Section 112209) into a funding bill, posing a severe threat to democracy by targeting nonprofit organizations nationwide. This provision undermines the very foundations of our democratic freedoms by intimidating and silencing organizations that dare to speak truth to power and advocate for justice. 

This dangerous measure grants sweeping authority to the executive branch, allowing the Treasury Secretary to arbitrarily label any nonprofit as a “terrorist supporting organization” and strip it of its tax-exempt status—without due process or transparency. Such unchecked power is fundamentally undemocratic and erodes essential protections for civic engagement. 

We MUST ACT NOW to defend our democracy. Join us in urging Members of Congress to remove this harmful language, oppose this funding bill, and vote against it. 

Faith in Place Action Fund works alongside hundreds of faith communities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, fostering healthy, just, and resilient communities. Our collective efforts embody the deepest democratic and spiritual values: love for our neighbors, care for our shared Earth, and the relentless pursuit of justice. 

Nonprofits are vital to democracy, serving as hubs for collective action, solidarity, and community engagement. 

This tax bill threatens not just our work but our democratic values. Despite attempts to silence us, we remain steadfast in building a safe, healthy, equitable, and democratic future. 

What can you do? 

Stand with us today. Use this form to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to oppose Section 112209 and the funding bill that contains it. 

Consider supporting Faith in Place Action Fund as we continue advocating for accountable leadership and democratic principles, ensuring our communities remain strong and resilient. 

Remember: "The power of the people is stronger than the people in power." 

Thank you for your unwavering support in defending democracy and justice.