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GUARD Act

USA119th CongressHR-8166| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2026
Keith Self

Keith Self

Republican Representative

Texas

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by introducing new conditions for maintaining tax-exempt status for certain organizations. Specifically, it targets organizations described under paragraphs (3) or (4) of subsection (c) of Section 501, which typically include charitable, educational, and social welfare groups. Under the proposed amendment, such an organization would lose its tax-exempt status for any taxable year in which it receives a contribution or gift from an individual who is a citizen or national of a designated foreign adversary . The bill explicitly lists the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation as foreign adversaries. It also allows the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate additional countries based on U.S. national security interests. The denial of tax-exempt status would apply to contributions or gifts received after the bill's enactment date, aiming to prevent foreign adversary influence through financial donations to these U.S. organizations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8661
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3262
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7846
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6258
GUARD Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-851
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8661
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3262
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7846
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6258
    GUARD Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

GUARD Act

USA119th CongressHR-8166| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by introducing new conditions for maintaining tax-exempt status for certain organizations. Specifically, it targets organizations described under paragraphs (3) or (4) of subsection (c) of Section 501, which typically include charitable, educational, and social welfare groups. Under the proposed amendment, such an organization would lose its tax-exempt status for any taxable year in which it receives a contribution or gift from an individual who is a citizen or national of a designated foreign adversary . The bill explicitly lists the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation as foreign adversaries. It also allows the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate additional countries based on U.S. national security interests. The denial of tax-exempt status would apply to contributions or gifts received after the bill's enactment date, aiming to prevent foreign adversary influence through financial donations to these U.S. organizations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8661
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3262
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7846
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6258
GUARD Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-851
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8661
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3262
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7846
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6258
    GUARD Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Keith Self

Keith Self

Republican Representative

Texas

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted