1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

Under H.R. 9495, tax-exempt organizations could be arbitrarily designated as "terrorist supporting" and stripped of their tax-exempt status without due process. This provision is an overreach that threatens free speech and the ability of non-profits to criticize the government. Tax exemption should not be revoked based solely on the government's determination that an organization provided vaguely defined "material support" to other groups. This opens the door to suppression of dissent and curtailing civil liberties under the guise of counterterrorism. The bill fails to provide sufficient checks and balances or opportunities for organizations to clear their names if wrongly accused. Revoking tax-exempt status can cripple an organization's operations and silence important voices. This punitive measure sets a dangerous precedent and should be opposed to uphold constitutional protections and maintain a robust civic sphere.