1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

H.R. 9495 poses a grave threat to free speech and must be rejected. This dangerous bill would grant excessive powers to the executive branch, allowing any administration to revoke the nonprofit status of organizations critical of the government, including news outlets, civil society groups, and universities. It could silence dissent, punish political opponents, and hinder the ability of humanitarian organizations like Oxfam to respond to crises and deliver lifesaving aid globally. The sweeping authority granted by this legislation follows a disturbing pattern seen in other nations to crush free speech and dissent. Such an assault on First Amendment rights is unacceptable and antithetical to American democratic values. H.R. 9495 represents an alarming overreach that would increase presidential powers at the cost of our fundamental freedoms. I urge you to defend the constitutional right to free speech by voting against H.R. 9495. This bill's potential for vindictive and harmful misuse in terminating nonprofit status is far too great a risk. Reject this legislation and protect the ability of organizations to operate freely, voice criticism, and serve those in need without fear of reprisal.