S17-118

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that return information from tax-exempt organizations be made available in a searchable format and to provide the disclosure of the identity of contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 23, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires return information of certain tax-exempt organizations available in a searchable format Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking made available to the public at such time and requires authority to disclose contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the Secretary. It relies on definition changes, tax rate changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries and Technology.

Who Benefits and How

Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Requires return information of certain tax-exempt organizations available in a searchable format Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking made available to the public at such time...
  • Requires authority to disclose contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the Secretary...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires return information of certain tax-exempt organizations available in a searchable format Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking made available to the public at such time and requires authority to disclose contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the Secretary.

Key Policy Areas

Regulated Industries, Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill requires return information of certain tax-exempt organizations available in a searchable format Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking made available to the public at such time and requires authority to disclose contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations Section 6104(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the Secretary.

Policy Domains

Regulated Industries Technology

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
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Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill:
Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. King, and Ms. Warren) introduced …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Regulated Industries Technology

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