Congress votes to strip nonprofit's tax status by name, no trial required.
H.R. 9254 — Stop the SPLC Act of 2026 · Filed by Chip Roy (R-TX) · 9 cosponsors · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill strips the Southern Poverty Law Center of its federal tax-exempt status, making it subject to corporate income tax on all revenue going forward. The bill does not allege fraud or misconduct; it simply removes SPLC's 501(c)(3) designation by legislative fiat, effective immediately upon enactment.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole mechanism is to revoke a specific organization's tax-exempt status by name, without allegation of fraud, violation of tax law, or any statutory disqualification. It weaponizes the tax code as a tool of legislative retaliation against disfavored speech.
What the text implies
- Sets precedent that Congress can revoke 501(c)(3) status by legislative act against named organizations, bypassing IRS administrative process and judicial review.
- Chills tax-exempt status for advocacy organizations across the political spectrum by demonstrating that unpopular litigation or speech can trigger legislative tax punishment.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
This bill uses tax law as a weapon to punish a specific organization for its speech and litigation activities, setting a precedent that Congress can revoke tax-exempt status by name without judicial process or statutory cause. Citizens lose the principle that tax exemptions are governed by neutral rules, not legislative retaliation against disfavored groups.