1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide relief to Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing tax deadlines, refunding paid penalties and interest, and terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations providing material support to terrorist groups. While supporting American hostages is laudable, terminating an organization's tax-exempt status without due process raises concerns over potential overreach and infringement on civil liberties. A more balanced approach that upholds constitutional protections while cracking down on genuine terrorist financiers would be preferable. As such, I urge reconsideration of certain provisions to ensure this legislation does not unduly compromise fundamental rights and freedoms in its quest to combat terrorism financing.