Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10148, the Safeguarding America's Nonprofits Act, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify that tax-exempt status under section 501(c), 501(d), or 401(a) does not count as "Federal financial assistance" for purposes of any federal law, rule, or regulation, unless a law explicitly says otherwise. The bill also states that this clarification should not be read to imply that tax-exempt status was previously considered federal assistance before the law's enactment.
The bill primarily affects nonprofit organizations, charities, religious groups, and other entities that qualify for federal tax exemption under these sections of the tax code. By specifying that their tax-exempt status is not itself a form of federal assistance, the bill would prevent these organizations from being subject to federal rules, conditions, or regulatory requirements that apply to recipients of federal financial assistance, solely because they hold tax-exempt status. This distinction could matter in contexts where federal law imposes obligations or restrictions tied to receiving federal assistance.
The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube with Rep. Suzan DelBene as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered by that committee, potentially amended, and passed by both the House and Senate before being sent to the President to become law. No further action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10148 do?
- H.R. 10148, the Safeguarding America's Nonprofits Act, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify that tax-exempt status under section 501(c), 501(d), or 401(a) does not count as "Federal financial assistance" for purposes of any federal law, rule, or regulation, unless a law explicitly says otherwise. The bill also states that this clarification should not be read to imply that tax-exempt status was previously considered federal assistance before the law's enactment. The bill primarily affects nonprofit organizations, charities, religious groups, and other entities that qualify for federal tax exemption under these sections of the tax code. By specifying that their tax-exempt status is not itself a form of federal assistance, the bill would prevent these organizations from being subject to federal rules, conditions, or regulatory requirements that apply to recipients of federal financial assistance, solely because they hold tax-exempt status. This distinction could matter in contexts where federal law imposes obligations or restrictions tied to receiving federal assistance. The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube with Rep. Suzan DelBene as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered by that committee, potentially amended, and passed by both the House and Senate before being sent to the President to become law. No further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 10148 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10148 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10148?
- H.R. 10148 was sponsored by Rep. Gregory Steube [R-FL17] (Republican-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10148?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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