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Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-5083| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026, aims to increase transparency and prevent abuse within fiscal sponsorship arrangements by amending the Internal Revenue Code. It requires certain charitable organizations to report detailed information about each fiscal sponsorship arrangement in effect during the taxable year. This includes the names of parties involved, aggregate amounts made available or transferred, a description of related activities, the principal officer managing the arrangement, and its start and end dates. The legislation defines a "fiscal sponsorship arrangement" as one where an exempt organization receives and administers funds for a non-exempt person or publicly solicits for a specific project, crucially requiring the organization to retain discretion and control over the funds. Furthermore, the bill disallows charitable contribution deductions for gifts made under an "improper conduit arrangement," which is defined as soliciting or receiving contributions for a non-exempt person without the organization exercising discretion and control. New excise taxes are imposed on organizations and their managers for knowingly participating in such improper arrangements, with initial taxes of 20% on the organization and 5% on managers, and additional taxes of 100% and 50% respectively if not corrected. These amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9721
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9721
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9721: Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026

Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-5083| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill, known as the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026, aims to increase transparency and prevent abuse within fiscal sponsorship arrangements by amending the Internal Revenue Code. It requires certain charitable organizations to report detailed information about each fiscal sponsorship arrangement in effect during the taxable year. This includes the names of parties involved, aggregate amounts made available or transferred, a description of related activities, the principal officer managing the arrangement, and its start and end dates. The legislation defines a "fiscal sponsorship arrangement" as one where an exempt organization receives and administers funds for a non-exempt person or publicly solicits for a specific project, crucially requiring the organization to retain discretion and control over the funds. Furthermore, the bill disallows charitable contribution deductions for gifts made under an "improper conduit arrangement," which is defined as soliciting or receiving contributions for a non-exempt person without the organization exercising discretion and control. New excise taxes are imposed on organizations and their managers for knowingly participating in such improper arrangements, with initial taxes of 20% on the organization and 5% on managers, and additional taxes of 100% and 50% respectively if not corrected. These amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9721
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9721
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9721: Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted