The End Dark Money Act would repeal a restriction that currently prevents the Internal Revenue Service from using its funds to increase transparency around political spending by certain nonprofit organizations. Under current law, a provision in the 2024 appropriations bill blocks the IRS from investigating or requiring disclosure of political activities conducted by tax-exempt nonprofits, often called "dark money" groups because they can spend on politics without revealing their donors. This bill would eliminate that restriction for fiscal year 2025, allowing the IRS to resume efforts to bring more transparency to how these organizations use their funds for political purposes. The legislation primarily affects the IRS's enforcement and oversight capabilities, as well as tax-exempt nonprofits engaged in political activity. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill since it simply removes an existing prohibition rather than creating new spending.
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