To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit tax-exempt organizations to participate in political campaigns.

Bill Number

HR 277

Introduced

Jan 30, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Topics

Campaign contributors Campaign funds Charitable contributions Charities Excise tax Government Operations and Politics Income tax Lobbying Political participation Social Welfare Tax deductions Tax exemption Tax penalties Tax-exempt organizations Taxation

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt organizations to participate in political campaigns under specified circumstances.

Imposes a tax on certain excess lobbying and political expenditures of specified tax-exempt organizations.

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