118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. ____

A BILL

To establish federal protections for nonprofit organizations, safeguard digital and operational integrity, and ensure accountability for individuals and entities interacting with 501(c)(3) organizations, including GCPTALKS, Inc.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr./Ms. __________________ introduced the following bill, which was referred to the Committee on __________________.

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “GCPTALKS 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Protection Act.”

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

The purpose of this act is to

1. Strengthen protections for federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

2. Safeguard digital assets, donor information, and operational systems from unauthorized access or malicious interference.

3. Establish accountability standards for contractors, vendors, volunteers, and third‑party service providers.

4. Protect nonprofit staff, leadership, and volunteers from harassment, retaliation, or misconduct.

5. Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and compliance within nonprofit operations.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Act:

1. "Nonprofit organization” means any entity recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2. "Digital assets” include websites, donor databases, online storefronts, intellectual property, and administrative platforms.

3. "Unauthorized access” means any access to nonprofit systems without explicit permission.

4. "Malicious interference” includes deletion, alteration, tampering, or obstruction of nonprofit operations or digital content.

5. "Contractor or vendor” means any individual or entity hired to perform services for a nonprofit organization.

SEC. 4. PROTECTION OF DIGITAL AND OPERATIONAL ASSETS.

(a) Safeguarding Digital Property.

Nonprofit digital assets shall be protected from unauthorized access, deletion, alteration, or tampering.

(b) Access Control Requirements.

Nonprofits must implement:

1. Restricted administrative access

2. Logging and monitoring of system activity

3. Immediate revocation of access upon termination of duties

(c) Reporting Obligations.

Any suspected unauthorized access or digital interference must be reported to:

• Nonprofit leadership

• Appropriate federal or state authorities, if applicable

SEC. 5. CONTRACTOR AND VENDOR ACCOUNTABILITY.

(a) Standards of Conduct.

Contractors and vendors working with nonprofit organizations must:

1. Perform contracted services fully and accurately

2. Adhere to nonprofit security protocols

3. Communicate transparently and professionally

4. Avoid unauthorized delegation of work

(b) Violations.

Failure to comply may result in:

1. Termination of contract

2. Withholding of payment

3. Reporting to relevant oversight bodies

4. Civil or criminal penalties where applicable

SEC. 6. PROTECTION OF NONPROFIT STAFF AND LEADERSHIP.

(a) Workplace Safety.

Nonprofits shall maintain a zero‑tolerance policy for:

• Harassment

• Retaliation

• Intimidation

• Interference with leadership duties

(b) Confidentiality.

All individuals with access to nonprofit information must protect:

• Donor data

• Internal communications

• Proprietary materials

SEC. 7. FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAM INTEGRITY.

(a) Protection of Fundraising Assets.

Unauthorized removal or alteration of:

• Merchandise

• Donation pages

• Campaign materials

• Program content

is prohibited.

(b) Compliance.

Nonprofits must adhere to:

• IRS 501(c)(3) regulations

• Ethical fundraising standards

• Accurate financial reporting

SEC. 8. INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.

(a) Authority to Investigate.

Nonprofit leadership may initiate investigations into suspected violations of this act.

(b) Cooperation Requirement.

All individuals involved must cooperate fully with investigations.

(c) Penalties.

Violations may result in:

1. Revoked access

2. Contract termination

3. Civil penalties

4. Criminal prosecution, where applicable

SEC. 9. IMPLEMENTATION AND GOVERNANCE.

(a) Rulemaking Authority.

The Secretary of the Treasury and the Federal Trade Commission may issue regulations to enforce this Act.

(b) Effective Date.

This Act shall take effect immediately upon enactment.

(c) Applicability.

This Act applies to all 501(c)(3) organizations operating within the United States.

END OF BILL

Garth B. Thompson is the founder and president/director member and steward of the board of directors.