Independent Sector Comments on Abramoff Report

Independent Sector will be studying carefully the legislative reforms proposed by Senator Baucus. We commend him for this investigation and the attention it has focused on this conduct. Independent Sector has consistently supported efforts to strengthen the stewardship of charitable organizations and has worked with many others to develop the kinds of proposals to enhance governance of these organizations that are reflected in the work of the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector. Independent Sector will work closely with Congress to ensure that any legislation is consistent with the good governance recommendations from the Panel and that it also preserves the ability of charitable organizations to engage with lawmakers on policy matters on a nonpartisan basis.