The new GOP-led Congress will likely pass a bill targeting nonprofits. The results could be chilling
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Opponents say H.R. 9495 is part of a broader GOP effort to kneecap progressive organizations.
A controversial bill, described by critics as a calculated strike against pro-Palestinian groups, cleared the House of Representatives in November but stalled in the Senate as the session came to a close. The legislation, however, is expected to resurface in the new Congress, where it could gain fresh momentum. Analysts warn the measure could be wielded as a powerful tool to silence a broad spectrum of organizations at odds with President Donald Trump’s agenda, far beyond those protesting the war in Gaza. To many observers, the bill underscores a growing willingness among Republicans to help Trump target his political adversaries.