1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide relief to Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad. However, certain provisions could have unintended consequences and infringe on due process rights. The process for designating "terrorist supporting organizations" and revoking their tax-exempt status lacks adequate safeguards and judicial oversight. Tax-exempt organizations play a vital role in civil society, and terminating their status without robust procedural protections raises constitutional concerns. While supporting Americans held abroad is laudable, undermining fundamental rights is counterproductive. I urge you to revisit this bill and strengthen protections for organizations' rights before advancing it further.