The groups, which file under sections 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) of the tax code, would also have to disclose their donors, providing a new opportunity for advocacy groups to intimidate businesses and others from participating in elections.
The principle of separation between church and state in America means that religious groups are not required to file tax returns, list their assets or disclose basic facts about their finances.
Refocusing the mission on eradicating the worst armed groups, demobilizing rank-and-file combatants and helping to reform Congo's army would go much further than the present mandate.
Companies that do nothing about file sharing systems could find themselves sued by entertainment industry groups seeking to end the swapping of pirated material.
Earlier this year Icann embarked on a reform program that led it to shed links with rank-and-file net users and attempt to get more solid backing by other internet groups.