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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 14, 2014Taxation
H.R. 3865

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 26, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 18, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Makes this Act applicable to organizations claiming tax-exempt status as a social welfare organization that were created on, before, or after the enactment of this Act. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.

What just happenedMar 3, 2014

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4](R-MI)Sponsor
66 cosponsors66 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateMar 3, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseFeb 26, 2014
  • Reported in HouseFeb 18, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJan 14, 2014
  1. Mar 3, 2014Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.

  2. Feb 27, 2014Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to clause 6 of Rule 16, the Chair announced the amendment was not debatable.

  4. Feb 26, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Feb 26, 2014FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H1961)

  6. Feb 26, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69).(text: CR H1961)

  7. Feb 26, 2014FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 68). (consideration: CR H1969-1970)

  8. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add 2 sections to the bill. The first would prohibit limitations on the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations requiring the disclosure of secret political donors. The second would prohibit the bill from taking effect until certain unemployment benefits are restored. The point of order was withdrawn.

  9. Feb 26, 2014FloorH36100

    Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H1968-1970; text: CR H1968-1969)

  10. Feb 26, 2014FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1968)

  11. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 3865.

  12. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3865.

  13. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.

  14. Feb 26, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. (consideration: CR H1960-1971)

  15. Feb 25, 2014FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 487 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.

  16. Feb 18, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.

  17. Feb 18, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.

  18. Feb 18, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.

  19. Feb 11, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.

  20. Feb 11, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  21. Jan 14, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  22. Jan 14, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 14, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 26, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 18, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Makes this Act applicable to organizations claiming tax-exempt status as a social welfare organization that were created on, before, or after the enactment of this Act. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 18, 201417

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Makes this Act applicable to organizations claiming tax-exempt status as a social welfare organization that were created on, before, or after the enactment of this Act. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.

Introduced in HouseJan 14, 2014

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 — Informed