In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Congress may be in recess this week, but tax reform is still the talk of the town Congress Adjourns for Recess Without Clear Strategy on Spending Legislation Gorsuch Swearing In Returns SCOTUS to Full Capacity White House Lifts Hiring…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby! In the States:…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap? Congress aims to avoid government shutdown Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Philanthropic and charitable leaders join the Philanthropy Caucus for a reception Tax Reform Update: House expected to vote on repealing the ACA today, tax reform hangs in the balance Gift substantiation bill reintroduced in the Senate Council, National…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Meet our team! Tax Reform Update: ACA repeal faces obstacle following the release of a CBO report East coast snow storm prompts a bipartisan road trip from Texas to D.C. The President’s budget is released President Trump issues new executive order In the…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Council and other foundation leaders meet with Members of Congress Tax Reform Update: Bill to repeal ACA is introduced, tax reform to follow The Council files amicus briefs in recent legal cases In the States: California Speaker establishes select committee…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: President Trump addresses Congress, Secretary Mnuchin speaks on tax reform, Chairman Brady vows to repeal the Johnson Amendment, and the Council and colleagues speak out in defense of nonpartisanship Legislation to invest in “opportunity…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: House Republicans face growing opposition to border adjustability Charitable Giving Coalition Spends Day Fighting for the Charitable Deduction on Capitol Hill IRS makes 1023-EZ data available online In the States: State budgets (in brief…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Mnuchin confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Bishop named to Ways & Means, Trump Administration working on a tax overhaul plan, Congress aims to keep the train on track IRS seeks to understand how the regulatory ban will impact its work…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Council staff meets with Chairman Brady, there is a new member of Ways and Means, and tax bills are not in short supply The Council sends a letter to Congress about the “Johnson Amendment” A number of the President’s Cabinet Nominees have…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: POTUS Meets with Congressional Leaders About Tax Reform Cabinet Nominations Progress in Congress Bill Introduced to Allow Expanded Political Activity by Nonprofits President Trump Issues more Executive Orders SCOTUS Nominee Announced…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Congress Rolls Out Ambitious 200-Day Plan President Trump Instates Regulatory Freeze International NGOs Face New Restrictions with U.S. Grant Dollars In the States: State of the State Addresses 2017   News from the Hill So, What’s Up with Tax Reform…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Senate Finance Committee considers Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary Trump butts heads with House Republicans on key tax reform issue Council sends letter from Vikki to every Congressional office IRS issues guidance on rules for private foundation…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Ways & Means to hold hearing on changes to committee rules Senate sets deadline to repeal ACA, move closer to tax reform Treasury requests input on guidance for tax-exempt leases How Philanthropic is the Trump Cabinet? In the States: State…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Tuesday kicked off the 115th Congress The proverbial ball is officially rolling toward tax reform House and Senate tax-writing committees welcome new members In the States: NY and DC take action on minimum wage and paid family leave Opinion: nonprofits…

We will be taking a break from sending Washington Snapshot through the end of this year, and will resume on January 5, 2017. We wish all of our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday season! News from the Hill Update on Tax Reform Progression in the Senate This week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch…