0
0
0
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify eligibility for 501(c)(3) status.
2/11/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 497
Bill 119 s 497, also known as the "501(c)(3) Eligibility Modification Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to adjust the requirements for organizations seeking 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Currently, in order to qualify for 501(c)(3) status, organizations must be operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. This bill seeks to modify this eligibility criteria by potentially expanding the types of organizations that can qualify for this tax-exempt status.
The specific details of the modifications proposed in Bill 119 s 497 are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but it is clear that the intent is to broaden the scope of organizations that can qualify for 501(c)(3) status. This could potentially have significant implications for the types of organizations that are able to receive tax-exempt status and the benefits that come with it. Overall, Bill 119 s 497 represents an effort to update and modernize the criteria for 501(c)(3) eligibility in order to better reflect the diverse range of organizations that exist in today's society. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and any potential amendments or changes that may arise during the legislative process.
Currently, in order to qualify for 501(c)(3) status, organizations must be operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. This bill seeks to modify this eligibility criteria by potentially expanding the types of organizations that can qualify for this tax-exempt status.
The specific details of the modifications proposed in Bill 119 s 497 are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but it is clear that the intent is to broaden the scope of organizations that can qualify for 501(c)(3) status. This could potentially have significant implications for the types of organizations that are able to receive tax-exempt status and the benefits that come with it. Overall, Bill 119 s 497 represents an effort to update and modernize the criteria for 501(c)(3) eligibility in order to better reflect the diverse range of organizations that exist in today's society. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and any potential amendments or changes that may arise during the legislative process.
Current Status of Bill S 497
Bill S 497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill S 497 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2025. Bill S 497's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 497
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 497
Primary Policy Focus
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 497
Latest Bills
To designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7659March 12, 2026
ROTOR Act
Bill S 2503March 12, 2026
Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
Bill HR 7657March 12, 2026
Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
Bill HR 7668March 12, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.
Bill SRES 638March 12, 2026
A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.
Bill SRES 639March 12, 2026
A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.
Bill S 4056March 12, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Bill HR 6644March 12, 2026
A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4053March 12, 2026
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins that are emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout the history of the United States.
Bill S 4051March 12, 2026
