HR 9495, also known as: “The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act”, passed in the House by a vote of 219-184 largely along party lines, with 15 Democrats supporting the bill and one Republican voting in opposition. It’s now headed to the Senate

You can’t avoid politics this time of year, especially if you live in the Washington D.C. area like I do. If you are speaking on behalf of a nonprofit organization, however, it’s best to keep your endorsement of, or opposition to, a candidate to yourself.