[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 204 (Thursday, December 3, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S7191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             GIVING TUESDAY

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been 
known as Giving Tuesday. I suppose this Giving Tuesday is receiving 
more attention than usual because of the virus pandemic that we have 
been in for the last 12 months. Like many sectors, the nonprofit 
industry is hurting because of COVID-19.
  As part of the CARES Act passed last March, Congress enacted key 
provisions encouraging charitable giving to help support organizations 
that are being called upon more than ever to help Americans because of 
the virus pandemic. These charitable giving provisions that are in the 
CARES Act apply both to individuals who itemize their taxes and those 
who do not itemize.
  Iowa is blessed to have an extensive network of charitable 
organizations that are supported by incredible volunteers who open up 
their pocketbooks to support their neighbors in need. This fall, 
Senator Ernst and I heard from at least 20 nonprofits in the Cedar 
Rapids area about the challenges that they face because of the pandemic 
and natural disasters, and also we heard of the successes they have had 
this year.
  The work that Iowa nonprofits do is inspiring and has tremendous 
impact. In this season of Thanksgiving, I speak on behalf of my own 
State to thank these organizations, their employees, and volunteers for 
the hard work and services that they deliver every day of the year to 
Iowans in need.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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