# 115-hr-4916: Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act

115-hr-4916, Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] (R-IL); status Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4916
- Congress: 115
- Title: Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced: 2018-02-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] (R-IL)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring a tax-exempt organization to include in annual returns the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor. The bill includes exceptions for: (1) required disclosures regarding prohibited tax shelter transactions; and (2) contributions by the organization's officers, directors, or five highest compensated employees (including compensation paid by related organizations).

## Cosponsors (24)

- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3] (R-KS), 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2018-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2018-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R-MO), 2018-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2018-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), 2018-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] (R-PA), 2018-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2018-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16] (R-OH), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN CULBERSON (R-TX), 2018-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2018-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2018-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z

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- 115-hr-5499: Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
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## Sources
- [115-hr-4916 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4916)

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- [115-hr-5499: Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5499)
- [115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1698)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
- [115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-849)
- [115-hr-184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-184)
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