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HR 3865 113th Congress House

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014

Official title: To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of socia… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Introduced: January 16, 2014 See on congress.gov
Taxation Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Tax-exempt organizations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2014
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Feb 27, 2014
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 26, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to clause 6 of Rule 16, the Chair announced the amendment was not debatable.
Feb 26, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2014
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H1961)
Feb 26, 2014
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 68). (consideration: CR H1969-1970)
Feb 26, 2014
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 The point of order was withdrawn.
Feb 26, 2014
Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H1968-1970; text: CR H1968-1969)
Feb 26, 2014
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1968)
Feb 26, 2014
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 3865.
Feb 26, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3865.
Feb 26, 2014
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.
Feb 26, 2014
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. (consideration: CR H1960-1971)
Feb 25, 2014
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.
Feb 18, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Feb 18, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.
Feb 11, 2014
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.
Feb 11, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 14, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 14, 2014
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 26, 2014 House · vote #69 On Passage Passed 243–176 See who voted →
Feb 26, 2014 House · vote #68 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 191–230 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 failed 1 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 558 – Amendment to strike the title of H.R. 3865 and insert the following to protect anonymous special interests by… Failed Feb 26, 2014
HAMDT 557 – – Pending –
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 Latest action March 3, 2014

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 1 Related bill Tax Reform Act of 2014
  • HRES 487 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standar…
  • S 2011 Related bill Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 58
All 58 Republican 21
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Feb 14, 2014
SMITH, LAMAR
· Feb 14, 2014
Yoder, Kevin
· Feb 14, 2014
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Feb 11, 2014
Poe, Ted
· Feb 11, 2014
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Feb 10, 2014
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 10, 2014
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Feb 10, 2014
Franks, Trent
· Feb 10, 2014
Gerlach, Jim
· Feb 10, 2014
Gingrey, Phil
· Feb 10, 2014
Gohmert, Louie
· Feb 10, 2014
HALL, RALPH
· Feb 10, 2014
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Feb 10, 2014
Kline, John
· Feb 10, 2014
Marchant, Kenny
· Feb 10, 2014
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Feb 10, 2014
Noem, Kristi
· Feb 10, 2014
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 10, 2014
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 10, 2014
Bachmann, Michele
· Feb 5, 2014
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Feb 5, 2014
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Feb 5, 2014
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Feb 5, 2014
Collins, Chris
· Feb 4, 2014
Rokita, Todd
· Feb 4, 2014
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 4, 2014
BARTON, JOE
· Feb 3, 2014
Forbes, J.
· Feb 3, 2014
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jan 28, 2014
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Jan 28, 2014
Olson, Pete
· Jan 28, 2014
Price, Tom
· Jan 28, 2014
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 28, 2014
Stivers, Steve
· Jan 28, 2014
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 17, 2014
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 17, 2014
Black, Diane
· Jan 16, 2014
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 16, 2014
Boustany, Charles
· Jan 16, 2014
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jan 16, 2014
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jan 16, 2014
Harper, Gregg
· Jan 16, 2014
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jan 16, 2014
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jan 16, 2014
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jan 16, 2014
Nunes, Devin
· Jan 16, 2014
Paulsen, Erik
· Jan 16, 2014
Reed, Tom
· Jan 16, 2014
Reichert, David
· Jan 16, 2014
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