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End Dark Money Act
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Summary of Bill HR 2498
Bill 119 hr 2498, also known as the "Transparency in Political Activity of Nonprofit Organizations Act," aims to repeal a restriction on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that limits its ability to use funds to monitor and disclose the political activities of certain nonprofit organizations.
The bill seeks to bring more transparency to the political activities of these organizations, which are often involved in lobbying and other forms of political advocacy. By repealing the restriction on the IRS, the bill would allow the agency to more effectively monitor and disclose the political activities of these nonprofits, providing the public with more information about their influence on the political process.
Supporters of the bill argue that increased transparency is essential for maintaining the integrity of the political system and ensuring that the public is informed about the sources of funding behind political campaigns and advocacy efforts. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential government overreach and infringement on the rights of nonprofit organizations to engage in political activities without undue scrutiny. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 hr 2498 would represent a significant step towards greater transparency in the political activities of nonprofit organizations, but it also raises important questions about the balance between transparency and privacy rights.
The bill seeks to bring more transparency to the political activities of these organizations, which are often involved in lobbying and other forms of political advocacy. By repealing the restriction on the IRS, the bill would allow the agency to more effectively monitor and disclose the political activities of these nonprofits, providing the public with more information about their influence on the political process.
Supporters of the bill argue that increased transparency is essential for maintaining the integrity of the political system and ensuring that the public is informed about the sources of funding behind political campaigns and advocacy efforts. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential government overreach and infringement on the rights of nonprofit organizations to engage in political activities without undue scrutiny. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 hr 2498 would represent a significant step towards greater transparency in the political activities of nonprofit organizations, but it also raises important questions about the balance between transparency and privacy rights.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2498
Bill HR 2498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2498 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2498's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2498
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2498
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2498
To repeal the restriction on the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to the political activity of certain nonprofit organizations.
To repeal the restriction on the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to the political activity of certain nonprofit organizations.
Comments

Louie Berman
496
8 months ago
I fully support this bill. How will it impact campaign finance transparency?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2498
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