Democratic lawmakers ask IRS to investigate Family Research Council's "church" status for potential tax misrepresentation.

Democratic lawmakers urge IRS to investigate Family Research Council's 'church' status, claiming the group self-identifies as an 'association of churches' to receive more favorable tax treatment. The Family Research Council, a Christian conservative advocacy organization, has been granted the status of an "association of churches" by the IRS in 2020, sparking controversy.