HR-3865 : Still Just a Bill

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-03-03CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.Senate
2014-02-27CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2014-02-26FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to clause 6 of Rule 16, the Chair announced the amendment was not debatable.House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2014-02-26VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H1961)House floor actions
2014-02-26VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 68). (consideration: CR H1969-1970)House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add 2 sections to the bill. The first would prohibit limitations on the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations requiring the disclosure of secret political donors. The second would prohibit the bill from taking effect until certain unemployment benefits are restored. The point of order was withdrawn.House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorMr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H1968-1970; text: CR H1968-1969)House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1968)House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 3865.House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3865.House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.House floor actions
2014-02-26FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. (consideration: CR H1960-1971)House floor actions
2014-02-25FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 487 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.House floor actions
2014-02-18CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.House floor actions
2014-02-18CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.House floor actions
2014-02-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.House committee actions
2014-02-11CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-01-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2014-01-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Department of the Treasury
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Tax-exempt organizations

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