Rep. Jimmy Gomez Condemns Republican Tax Bill Provision Allowing Trump To Target Nonprofits

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement regarding the provision House Republicans included in their tax bill to let President Trump revoke tax-exempt status from charities and nonprofits — without due process:

“Hidden deep in the Republican tax bill is one of the worst provisions I’ve ever seen: it would allow Donald Trump to weaponize the IRS and punish nonprofits he doesn’t like. That’s a direct hit on reproductive rights, climate, veterans’ services, and civic organizations across the country — just to name a few. I’ll be voting against this authoritarian nonsense if this bill reaches the House floor.”

House Republicans advanced the tax bill through the House Ways and Means Committee after rejecting every Democratic amendment — including Rep. Gomez’s proposals to ensure billionaires pay their fair share, support paid leave, protect health care coverage for working moms and kids, and make housing more affordable. The bill includes sweeping tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy while slashing Medicaid and food assistance for working families. It could reach the House floor as soon as next week.

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