Washington Snapshot - February 16, 2017
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…
Washington Snapshot - February 9, 2017
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…
Washington Snapshot - February 2, 2017
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…
Washington Snapshot - January 26, 2017
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 the…
Washington Snapshot - January 19, 2017
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…
Washington Snapshot - December 15, 2016
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…
Washington Snapshot - December 1, 2016
News from the Hill
Here Comes Tax Reform!
With the stars, and both house of Congress, now aligned, comprehensive tax reform is on the horizon. Last week Ways and Means Chairman, Kevin Brady (R-TX), penned an op-ed about how he hopes to give a boost to the economy by reforming the tax code, with…
Washington Snapshot - November 10, 2016
The Election Results are in...
So What Does all of This Mean for Philanthropy?
Early on Wednesday morning, President-elect Donald Trump was confirmed in winning the election to become the 45th President of the United States. But the Presidential race was not the only landmark in American politics…
Washington Snapshot - October 13, 2016
Executive & Regulatory News
President Obama Highlights First Department of Education Pay-for-Success Projects
Speaking at a national town hall on improving outcomes for at-risk youth, President Obama highlighted the announcement of two new pay-for-success awards from the Department of Education…
Washington Snapshot - August 26, 2016
Executive & Regulatory News
IRS Releases 2016-17 Priority Guidance Plan
Last week, the Department of Treasury released its priority guidance plan for 2016–2017. The priority guidance plan identifies and prioritizes tax issues that the agency aims to address through regulations or revenue…
Washington Snapshot - August 12, 2016
Washington Snapshot will be taking a break next week during the August Congressional recess. We will return on Friday, August 26th.
News from the Hill
Your Lawmakers are in Their Home States & Districts!
With Congress in recess, it has been a pretty slow news week on Capitol Hill.
Instead of…
Washington Snapshot - July 22, 2016
News from the Hill
New Tax Leadership for Senate Finance Democrats
On Tuesday, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced a new tax leadership team for Senate Finance Committee Democrats.
Victor Fleisher, of the University of San Diego, and Tiffany Smith, currently on staff…
Washington Snapshot - June 3, 2016
News from the Hill
International Tax Reform Blueprint Forthcoming
Despite the condensed Congressional session due to the upcoming elections, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) asserts that his Task Force on Tax Reform will release a substantive blueprint for tax reform before the end of this month.
Though…
Washington Snapshot - May 20, 2016
Executive & Regulatory News
Department of Labor Publishes New Rule on Overtime Regulations
On Wednesday, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations. The Council has been closely tracking this issue…
Washington Snapshot - April 15, 2016
News from the Hill
IRA Charitable Rollover Bill Introduced in House
Congressman George Holding (R-NC) introduced the Grow Philanthropy Act (H.R.4709) this week. This bill proposes an expansion of the IRA charitable rollover provision to allow for distributions to donor advised funds (DAFs).
In…
Washington Snapshot - April 8, 2016
News from the Hill
Charity Bill Introduced in Senate
The Council is pleased to announce that this week, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Charities Helping Americans Regularly Throughout the Year Act (S.2750).
This bill would:
Express the sense of the Senate that…
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