United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3865 (113th)
Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014
Introduced
14 January 2014
Last action
3 March 2014 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Sponsors
Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], James Renacci, Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Subjects
Taxation
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Terminates this Act one year after its enactment.
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Timeline
14 January 2014
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
14 January 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 January 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 2014
Vote
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.
Source: Committee
11 February 2014
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 February 2014
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Source: Calendars
18 February 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.
Source: Committee
18 February 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-353.
Source: Committee
25 February 2014
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 487 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H1961)
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 69).(text: CR H1961)
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 68). (consideration: CR H1969-1970)
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Floor
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Floor
Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H1968-1970; text: CR H1968-1969)
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1968)
Source: Floor
26 February 2014
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. (consideration: CR H1960-1971)
Source: Floor
27 February 2014
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
3 March 2014
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 3 March 2014 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 26 February 2014 · Download file
- Reported in House · 18 February 2014 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 14 January 2014 · Download file
Documents
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 3 March 2014
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 3 March 2014
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 26 February 2014
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 18 February 2014
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Reported in House (PDF)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 18 February 2014
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 14 January 2014
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Introduced in House (PDF)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
- James Renacci · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Tax Reform Act of 2014
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2804) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
- related to ← Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014
- amends ← HAMDT 557
- amends ← Amendment to strike the title of H.R. 3865 and insert the following to protect anonymous special interests by prohibiting the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3865
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/3865
- us · 113-hr-3865 · source updated 5 December 2025