Update: Your Voice Was Heard

UPDATE (MAY 19, 2025):

Thank you for your grassroots messages to federal lawmakers outlining the pivotal role chambers of commerce play supporting our economies and communities. Late Sunday, the House Budget Committee advanced the latest version of legislation extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and enacting many of the President’s domestic policy priorities. Your voice was heard, and the latest version of the text eliminates two provisions that were concerning to chambers of commerce and non-profits:

• Treating revenue related to name and logo royalties as unrelated business taxable income.
• Instituting a new process by which the IRS can suspend the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed to have provided material support to a terrorist organization.

This version maintains the provision that treats certain fringe benefits related to parking and transportation as unrelated business taxable income.

We anticipate there will be changes to the bill before it is considered during its next hearing, and we will continue to monitor, share those changes and let you know if additional advocacy efforts and messaging are needed. The next hearing is scheduled for 1:00am on Wednesday, May 21^st in the House Rules Committee.

MAY 11, 2025: Protect Chambers of Commerce in 2025 Tax Reform

As Congress debates tax reform in 2025, some Members of Congress are considering raising taxes on nonprofit organizations - including charities, associations, professional societies and veterans’ groups - to pay for the extension of expiring tax cuts.

Increasing the tax burden on chambers of commerce could result in negative consequences for the communities we serve.

Now is the time for Congress to hear your voice. The tax legislation will develop over the next two weeks as the House of Representatives works toward finalizing the initial draft of the tax bill.

There are two easy options:

1. In 15 seconds you can click the link below to contact your member of Congress and ask them to protect chambers of commerce and other nonprofits as they develop tax reform legislation this month. This sends a standard message that was created by the Community Impact Coalition, where ACCE serves on the steering committee.
   
   
2. If you can spare two more minutes, it’s helpful to customize your message and add details that demonstrate the impact your chamber makes in the community you serve.
   
   The most valuable customized content focuses on the positive roles your chamber plays in promoting strong economies and communities. How you advocate for a healthier business climate, provide leadership to promote local businesses and drive economic growth are all valuable additions. During challenging times, like natural disasters or economic downturns, chambers step up to provide leadership, trusted content and rally community stakeholders to respond with urgency and resilience.

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