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House to Vote on H.R. 9495 on November 12, Granting Trump Power to Dismantle Nonprofits and Threatening Press Freedom

Nov 11, 2024, 08:00 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, on H.R. 9495, a controversial bill that would empower the administration to dismantle nonprofit organizations deemed to support terrorism. Critics, including nonprofit news outlets, warn that the legislation poses a significant threat to press freedom and could be abused by the incoming Trump administration. Advocates for the PRESS Act are urging the Senate to expedite its passage to safeguard journalist-source confidentiality from government surveillance. The PRESS Act has already passed the House unanimously and aims to protect journalists from being compelled to disclose their sources. The potential implications of H.R. 9495 extend to various nonprofit organizations, including those focused on environmental issues and social justice, raising concerns about censorship and the erosion of democratic values.