The few Republicans who spoke at the markup argued the bills are needed to increase transparency and accountability across the tax-exempt sector, with Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) reiterating his argument that foreign nationals are using nonprofits to advance their interests. Related:Philanthropy in the Age of AIDemocratic taxwriters largely defended the tax-exempt sector and argued that existing legal guardrails already address the concerns raised by Republicans. All four bills advanced without Democratic support, suggesting they would be unable to clear the filibuster in the Senate and get enacted this Congress. Still, they could clear the GOP-controlled House if brought up for a vote this fall.