Commends charitable giving in the United States and the millions of Americans who make charitable contributions.
Recognizes that charitable giving provides critical support to organizations that serve individuals and communities.
Expresses the sense that tax deductions for charitable contributions should be protected.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Res. 244 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 244
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the generous
charitable donations made by Americans.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 12, 2009
Mr. Mitchell (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the generous
charitable donations made by Americans.
Whereas the level of charitable giving in the United States surpassed
$300,000,000,000 in 2007;
Whereas philanthropic giving has accounted for roughly two percent of United
States Gross Domestic Product since the mid-1990s;
Whereas the percentage of Gross Domestic Product made up by charitable donations
in the United States more than doubles that of any other country;
Whereas the overwhelming majority of charitable contributions in the United
States come from individuals;
Whereas 65 percent of United States households earning $100,000 or less make
charitable contributions;
Whereas roughly 30 percent of United States taxpayers benefit from tax
deductions related to charitable giving; and
Whereas charitable giving tax deductions accounted for $46 billion in tax
savings in fiscal year 2008: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends the unparalleled rate of charitable giving in
the United States and supports this spirit of generosity;
(2) commends the millions of Americans who make charitable
contributions;
(3) recognizes that philanthropy provides critical support,
especially in times of economic distress, to organizations that
serve individuals and communities across the United States; and
(4) expresses the sense that tax deductions for charitable
contributions should be protected.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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