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No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act

12/30/2022, 12:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7684

Bill 117 hr 7684, also known as the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prevent corporations from receiving tax breaks or incentives if they engage in activities that can be considered radical or extreme.

The bill specifically targets corporations that participate in activities such as funding or supporting violent protests, promoting extremist ideologies, or engaging in activities that undermine the stability and security of the country. The goal of the bill is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support corporations that engage in actions that are harmful to society.

If passed, the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act would require corporations to certify that they are not engaging in any of the specified radical activities in order to be eligible for tax breaks or incentives. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the loss of tax benefits for the corporation. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold corporations accountable for their actions and prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support harmful activities. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on corporate freedom of speech and the potential for the bill to be used as a tool for political targeting. Overall, the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of corporations engaging in radical activities while receiving tax benefits. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate its merits and potential consequences.

Congressional Summary of HR 7684

No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act

This bill disallows a business expense tax deduction for any reimbursement paid by an employer to an employee for travel expenses to obtain an abortion, or for the costs of any gender transition procedure for the employee's minor child.

Current Status of Bill HR 7684

Bill HR 7684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2022. Bill HR 7684 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2022.  Bill HR 7684's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7684

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7684

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7684

No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act
No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs of child gender transition procedure or travel to obtain an abortion.

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