1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide relief to Americans wrongfully detained abroad by postponing tax deadlines and reimbursing penalties during their captivity. However, a concerning provision terminates the tax-exempt status of organizations designated as providing material support to terrorist groups, even inadvertently. This threatens legitimate non-profits working in conflict zones and could have a chilling effect on humanitarian aid efforts. While supporting hostages is laudable, stripping tax exemptions from organizations operating in good faith sets a troubling precedent that could undermine civil society. I urge reconsideration of this overreaching provision to preserve constitutionally-protected freedoms of association and due process rights.