SRES 323
114th Congress
Senate
Social Welfare
Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
A resolution supporting the designation of December 1, 2015, as "#GivingTuesday" and supporting strong incentives for all people of the United States to give generously.
Introduced: December 1, 2015
Introduced by:
Schumer, Charles E.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 1, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8244)
Dec 1, 2015
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Supports the designation of December 1, 2015, as #Giving Tuesday to: (1) encourage charitable giving; (2) effect positive change; and (3) promote causes dedicated to progress, prosperity, and a better world.
Supports strong incentives for all people of the United States to give generously to charitable organizations by: (1) protecting the existing charitable donation tax deduction; and (2) continuing incentives that encourage philanthropy, volunteering, and innovation.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8244)
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1