Contact Congress about H.R. 7306: Saving Local News Act

Nonprofit news groups could get federal tax-exempt status for publishing written news. They could also keep ad money from their news publications without paying the usual tax on unrelated business income.

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Saving Local News Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects nonprofit news groups, especially local and online news outlets that want federal tax-exempt status. It also affects the IRS, which would need to review these applications within a set time. For-profit news companies could also feel the effect if nonprofit competitors get a tax advantage on ad income.

Why this matters: Local news outlets often struggle to stay open, and this bill could make the nonprofit path easier. Tax-exempt status may lower costs and help groups raise donations. The ad-income rule could also let nonprofit newsrooms keep more money from ads. The impact is not guaranteed, because it depends on how many groups use the option and how the IRS applies the law.

Key provisions in H.R. 7306

• The bill adds publishing written news articles as a purpose that can qualify for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This includes online articles, not just print.
• The bill applies to groups that get 501(c)(3) status because they publish written news articles.
• Ad payments in these groups' news publications would not count as unrelated business taxable income. That means the groups would not pay the usual tax on that ad money.
• The IRS would have to approve or deny these news groups' 501(c)(3) applications within 12 months after they file the required notice.
• The changes would apply to tax years that start after the bill becomes law.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 7306

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7306

What is H.R. 7306?

Nonprofit news groups could get federal tax-exempt status for publishing written news. They could also keep ad money from their news publications without paying the usual tax on unrelated business income.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 7306?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 7306?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7306 before I act?

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