Policy Update

Gag Provision, Anti-terrorism Guidelines, Grassroots Communications Protection

11/29/2005
Source: OMB Watcher

Nonprofits Urge Supreme Court to Protect Grassroots Communications

A diverse coalition of charities filed an amicus brief,  (PDF) on Nov. 14 in the Supreme Court case Wisconsin Right to Life v. Federal Election Commission urging the court to protect the right of nonprofits to broadcast grassroots lobbying communications.

Revised Nonprofit Anti-Terrorism Guidelines Expected This Week

This week the Treasury Department will likely release its revised anti-terrorism financing guidelines with broad implications for the nonprofit sector. The revision will likely emphasize that the guidelines are voluntary. It will also urge nonprofits to check the terrorist watch lists when doing business with any group or individual.

Fate in Senate of Nonprofit Gag Provision Uncertain

Nonprofits Monitoring Other Legislation for Advocacy Restrictions

After a stinging five vote loss in the House, nonprofit groups continue their efforts to oppose the inclusion of any restrictions on the use by nonprofits of private funds for nonpartisan voter registration and advocacy in the Senate's version of an affordable housing provision. At the same time, Head Start advocates are examining pending reauthorization legislation to determine if new language in it would restrict the use of private funds for Head Start grantees. More >>