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ttees are expected to begin the process of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (also known as
e House are still working out details of a replacement health care system. Ideas that have been discussed could
ofits that provide health care services. Other possible components of a health care overhaul, such as proposals
es to pool together to negotiate more affordable health coverage, could affect nonprofits as employers.
his budget proposal in March. The President and Congressional leaders have indicated a preference for
ng significant reductions to domestic spending. This could mean fewer and smaller grants and contracts for
in partnership with the federal government, a reduction in state funding (since much of the state's budget
ectation that nonprofits provide more services that have traditionally been offered by government agencies.
n the budget later in the spring.
ensive tax reform plan as part of its budget reconciliation process. Among other things, tax reform plans will
tax rates, cut down on the number of tax brackets, increase the standard deduction, and repeal the federal
ng will also be a major topic of discussion. It is possible that Congress could use a 2014 tax reform proposal as
of that proposal found that it would likely lead to fewer and smaller donations to nonprofits and would make
d affect nonprofits' finances and operations.
Although HB2 generally does not prescribe nondiscrimination policies or other rules for private
nonprofits, many nonprofit organizations have expressed concerns about the impacts of HB2
on the people they serve and on the state as a whole. It is unclear when or if legislators will
vote on a repeal this year.
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