CENTRAL MAINE • December 5, 2024
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill (H.R. 9495), also known as the “Kill Nonprofits Bill,” that would give the Trump administration the power to shut down nonprofits unilaterally and without due process. I am disappointed that Sen. Angus King is sponsoring the Senate version of the bill (S. 4136). It is already illegal for nonprofits to support terrorist groups. The mere accusation of support for terrorism would be enough to cripple most charitable organizations that rely on public support. In Maine nonprofits employ one out of every six workers and pay $350 million dollars in income taxes each year while providing essential services. Sen. King should listen to nonprofit professionals in Maine and withdraw his support. ~ Dave Moss, Oakland