The Stop the SPLC Act of 2026 would revoke the tax-exempt status of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit organization that tracks and monitors hate groups and extremist activity in the United States. Currently, the SPLC operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under federal tax law, which allows it to avoid federal income taxes and accept tax-deductible donations. This bill would eliminate that tax-exempt status, making the organization subject to federal income taxes and potentially affecting its funding model. The change would take effect for the SPLC's tax years beginning after the bill's enactment. The bill does not include specific funding provisions since its purpose is to remove a tax benefit rather than appropriate government funds.
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