H.Res. 482 · 114th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should recognize the benefits of charitable giving and express support for the designation of #GivingTuesday.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2015-10-20
Latest action
2015-10-20 · Introduced in House

Summary

Recognizes that the United States needs a strong and vibrant charitable and philanthropic sector to enable communities to meet local needs.

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of #GivingTuesday as a way to encourage charitable giving; and (2) strong incentives for all Americans to give generously to charitable organizations by protecting the existing charitable deduction and reinstating incentives that encourage philanthropy, volunteering, and innovation.