| May 2, 2006 Vol. 7, No. 9:
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New Election Year Resources for Nonprofits
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has released a report to members of Congress that explains the restrictions on advocacy and election activity by different types of nonprofits, along with the reporting and disclosure requirements that apply to each type. CRS is the policy research arm of Congress that works "exclusively and directly for Members of Congress, their Committees and staff on a confidential, nonpartisan basis." Tax-Exempt Organizations: Political Activity Restrictions and Disclosure Requirements provides a good summary of the law governing nonprofits and should help reduce confusion among lawmakers and their staff about nonprofit advocacy.
OMB Watch has summarized the report as a resource for nonprofit organizations in this election year. In addition, NPAction.org, hosted by OMB Watch, has launched Nonprofits Can Help America Vote!, an online resource dedicated to guiding and increasing nonprofit organizations' activities around elections.