The Chronicle of Philanthropy

House Passes Rule to Curtail Advocacy by Nonprofit Groups

By Debra E. Blum

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would disqualify charities from receiving federal money from a new housing fund if they have lobbied or carried out any other advocacy activities — such as voter registration — within 12 months of applying for a grant.

The legislation was passed as part of...

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