Proposal to restrict the free speech of certain groups of americans by rewriting 56yearold rules governing the activity of 501c4 social welfare organizations. The irs subsequently went through them after widespread bipartisan opposition. I know we disagree on the need for changes to the rules governing c4 organizations and i know that youve committed that no new rules will take effect before 2017. But this leaves open the possibility that the irs will make proposals this year or next year creating confusion and uncertainty regarding the free speech of certain groups and their ability to engage in 7 00 activities like nonpartisan Voter Registration or candidate forums. Can you tell the committee whether any new proposals will be released before 2017 . And if so, when you expect that to happen . We are as i noted following up on a recommendation of the Inspector General who said that the facts and circumstances standard which has been used for the last years is confusing and was part of