No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act
Summary
H.R. 5890, the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by specifying that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and similar organizations with ties to terrorism will not be treated as 501(c)(3) entities. This would mean these organizations would lose their tax-exempt status. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 31, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Expected Effects
If enacted, H.R. 5890 would subject CAIR and similar organizations to taxation. This could significantly impact their financial resources and operational capabilities. It may also lead to legal challenges and debates regarding due process and potential targeting of specific groups.
Potential Benefits
- Could potentially reduce financial support for organizations deemed to have ties to terrorism.
- May deter other organizations from associating with terrorist groups.
- Could increase government revenue through taxation of these organizations.
- May enhance national security by financially weakening groups with suspected terrorist links.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could be viewed as discriminatory towards specific religious or ethnic groups.
- May infringe upon the rights to freedom of association and expression.
- Could face legal challenges based on due process and equal protection grounds.
- The definition of "ties to terrorism" could be broad and subject to abuse.
- May damage the reputation of the United States internationally if seen as unfairly targeting specific organizations.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutionality is questionable, particularly regarding the First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of speech and association, and the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. While the government has a legitimate interest in preventing terrorism, targeting specific organizations based on alleged ties to terrorism could be seen as infringing upon these rights. The lack of clear definitions and due process protections raises concerns about potential abuse and discriminatory enforcement.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).