Tomorrow, Congress is voting on H.R. 9495, a bill that threatens free speech and the vital work of nonprofits advocating for justice, peace, and human rights. We need your voice to stop the passage of this bill.Â
H.R. 9495 would give the Secretary of the Treasury sweeping powers to label nonprofits as supporting foreign terrorist organizations—without due process or evidence. This bill dangerously expands the narrative that advocating for an end to genocide or supporting humanitarian efforts is akin to endorsing terrorism.
Learn more about the bill from MPAC’s Director of Legislative and Congressional Affairs Mohammad Ali
If passed, this legislation could lead to political witch hunts, forcing organizations to shut down or silence their work out of fear of government reprisal.
We must act now. Supporting terrorism is already illegal under robust laws with clear procedures. This bill isn’t about fixing a problem—it’s about silencing dissent and targeting movements for peace and justice, particularly those advocating for Palestinian rights.
At MPAC, we are working tirelessly to oppose H.R. 9495 in Congress, but we need you to amplify this fight.
👉 Click here to contact your representatives and demand they vote NO on H.R. 9495:
Together, we can protect free speech, preserve the right to dissent, and ensure nonprofits can continue their essential work.
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In Service,
Haris Tarin
Vice President of Policy and Programming, MPAC
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