CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations

Amendments

Taxation: provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (S. 1696), S10134 [15SE]

Articles and editorials

FEMA Plans To Reimburse Faith Groups for Aid—As Civil Libertarians Object, Religious Organizations Weigh Whether To Apply, S10712 [29SE]

Hazard Man, 81, Shares His Millions With Others; Deputies, Schools, Hospital Get Gifts, S967 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 543), H349 [2FE]

Courts: reform liability for certain charitable contributions (see S. 1125), S5921 [25MY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: clarify that the religious status of a nonprofit facility does not preclude it from receiving assistance (see H.R. 1552), H1893 [12AP] (see H.R. 3208), H5739 [12JY]

Disasters: improve the administration of charitable donations made in the aftermath of disasters (see H.R. 4564), H11879 [15DE]

———permit the use of frank mailings for solicitations for charities responding to a Presidentially-declared major disaster (see H. Res. 447), H8088 [15SE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (see H.R. 1054), H940 [2MR]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 298), S12353 [3NO] (see S. Res. 314), S12839 [15NO] (see H. Res. 528), H9555 [2NO]

Gates, Bill and Melinda: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipients (see H. Res. 638), H12289 [18DE]

Hurricanes: permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 235), S9727 [7SE]

———waive individual and corporate income limitations for charitable contributions for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3724), H7814 [8SE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (see S. Res. 133), S4646 [9MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 156), S5922 [25MY]

National objectives: encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving (see S. Con. Res. 15), S2245 [8MR] (see S. Con. Res. 75), S14317 [21DE]

Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 275), H3261 [12MY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H.R. 241), H136 [6JA]

———adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 1186), S6154 [7JN] (see H.R. 2786), H4187 [7JN]

———allow a credit for providing housing to victims of Hurricane Katrina and waive limitation on charitable donations by individuals for donations for relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1705), S10037 [14SE]

———allow a deduction for portion of charitable contributions related to Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita in computing adjusted gross income (see H.R. 4287), H10145 [9NO]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 372), S1344 [14FE] (see H.R. 1120), H983 [3MR]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 1115), S5851 [24MY]

———allow individuals a tax check-off to designate contributions to the Armed Forces Relief Trust (see S. 1559), S9467 [29JY]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 404), H234 [26JA]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 1366), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 1607), H1968 [13AP]

———encourage private philanthropy (see H.R. 2534), H3768 [23MY]

———exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (see S. 315), S1115 [8FE]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 352), H195 [25JA]

———maintain incentives for charitable gifts of conservation easements (see H. Con. Res. 304), H10909 [17NO]

———make permanent the deduction for corporate donations of scientific property and computer technology (see H.R. 3398), H6327 [21JY]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions of services by individuals (see H.R. 4387), H11033 [18NO]

———provide a credit for the transportation of food for charitable purposes (see S. 283), S978 [3FE] (see H.R. 1954), H2734 [28AP]

———provide for a deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see S. 94), S144 [24JA]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1780), S10594 [28SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8386 [27SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (see S. 6), S142 [24JA]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (see S. 1696), S9985 [13SE]

———reform charitable contribution deduction rules on contributions of certain easements on buildings in registered historic districts (see H.R. 4534), H11653 [14DE]

———treatment of qualified homeowner downpayment assistance (see H.R. 4430), H11034 [18NO]

Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act: apply to charities only if the solicitation of such charities involves fraud or deception (see H.R. 4425), H11034 [18NO]

Factsheets

Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Relative to Educational Challenges of Hurricane Katrina: Congressional Black Caucus, H8500 [28SE]

Lists

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S6726 [16JN]

Cosponsors of legislation to accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Donations and assistance provided for relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S9616-S9618 [6SE]

Proclamations

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Anniversary: Representative Ney, E1888 [19SE]

Tribute to Capitol PurSuit Drive: Representative McKeon, E2002 [29SE]

Proposals

Acceleration of income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Remarks in House

Alfano, Delores: Ministry of Caring, Inc., Sister Ann Marguerite Gildea Award recipient, E2119 [18OC]

Arlington Food Assistance Center: tribute, E1197 [9JN]

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California: anniversary, E63 [25JA]

Clark County, WA: tribute to the Inter-Service Walk and Knock Food Drive, H11224 [8DE]

Congress: tribute to congressional baseball game participants, H5165, H5166 [24JN]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of White Rock Rotary Club, E2421 [18NO]

DePaul University: tribute to students and campus organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E1876 [15SE]

Disasters: commend efforts of various corporations for their charitable response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E1597 [25JY]

Ellwood City, PA: anniversary of United Fund, E2012 [6OC]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: require housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises to disclose charitable contributions, H9115 [26OC]

Fremont, CA: anniversary of Washington Hospital Service League, E8 [4JA]

Gladney Center for Adoption: tribute to sponsorship of Gladney Cup Golf Tournament, E605 [12AP]

Gun Barrel City, TX: anniversary of Cedar Creek Rotary Club, E2419 [18NO]

H.E. Douglas, Sr., Memorial New Shoes for Little Feet Foundation: tribute, E2403 [18NO]

Hope for Vision (organization): tribute, H11041 [6DE]

HousingCleveland.org (Internet site): tribute, E2369 [16NO]

Hurricanes: waive individual and corporate income limitations for charitable contributions for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina, H8020 [15SE]

Land use: provide tax incentives for charitable gifts of conservation easements, H10508 [17NO]

Local Initiatives Support Corp.: anniversary, E1961 [27SE]

Marietta, GA: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7701 [7SE]

Marshall University: tribute to campus organizations for fundraising efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E1845 [14SE]

Mebane Charitable Foundation: tribute, H7590 [29JY]

Members of Congress: tribute to charity football game with Capitol Police, H10516 [17NO]

Minnesota: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7702 [7SE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E936 [11MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, H4207 [8JN], E1197 [9JN]

National Philanthropy Day: observance, E2283 [7NO]

Project Backpack: commend efforts to provide toys and school supplies to children displaced by Hurricane Katrina, E1974 [28SE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, E2032 [6OC]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), H83 [6JA]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 404), E95 [26JA]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (H.R. 1607), E644 [13AP]

———provide a credit for the transportation of food for charitable purposes (H.R. 1954), E1921 [21SE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (H.R. 3768), H7871 [14SE]

Tennessee: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7696 [7SE]

Walker, Pat Seamans: Arkansas Children's Award recipient, H7963 [15SE]

Watauga County, NC: tribute to Relay for Life Program, H9441 [1NO]

White, Nancy: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1998 [29SE]

Workforce Investment Act: prohibit faith-based organizations receiving Federal funds from discriminating in hiring practices, H860-H866, H874-H881, H905-H912 [2MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Beverage Licensees (organization): advertising campaign designed to stop charitable donations by General Motors Corp. to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization), S2232-S2234 [8MR]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' award recipients, S6726 [16JN]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets, S13117 [17NO]

Courts: reform liability for certain charitable contributions (S. 1125), S5932 [25MY]

Dept. of Energy: grant program to aid local governments, municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and not-for-profit agencies funding, S7281 [23JN]

Farm Aid, Inc.: tribute to Farm Aid Concert, S10716 [29SE]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 298), S12358 [3NO]

———designate (S. Res. 314), S12869 [15NO]

FEMA: reimburse churches and other organizations assisting the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, S10711 [29SE]

Humboldt, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Post 62, S12235 [2NO]

Hurricanes: permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (S. Res. 235), S9738 [7SE]

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley: anniversary, S431 [25JA]

Kentucky Community and Technical College System: tribute to students and campus organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S12444 [7NO]

Louisville, KY: tribute to participation by WAMZ-Radio and Mother's Cookie Co., in softball game benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital, S9726 [7SE]

Miracle League Association: tribute, S3274 [6AP]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (S. Res. 133), S4883 [10MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 156), S5939 [25MY]

———observance, S6129-S6133 [7JN], S6221 [8JN]

National objectives: encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving (S. Con. Res. 15), S2276 [8MR]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S36, S39 [6JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), S56 [6JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), unanimous-consent agreement, S41 [6JA]

———adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 1186), S6167 [7JN]

———allow a credit for providing housing to victims of Hurricane Katrina and waive limitation on charitable donations by individuals for donations for relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1705), S10017 [14SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 372), S1346 [14FE]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 1115), S5855 [24MY]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (S. 1366), S7865 [30JN]

———exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (S. 315), S1129 [8FE]

———maintain tax-exempt status of fraternal organizations, S2983 [17MR]

———provide for a deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (S. 94), S260 [24JA]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 1780), S10597 [28SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), S109 [24JA], S14206 [21DE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), star print, S2197 [7MR]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (S. 1696), S9988 [13SE], S10031 [14SE], S10066, S10067, S10147 [15SE], S11178 [6OC]

———treatment of holdings of certain Type III charitable supporting organizations, S13138, S13139 [17NO]

Texts of

H.R. 241, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, H83 [6JA]

S. 315, exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations, S1130 [8FE]

S. 372, Artist-Museum Partnership Act, S1347 [14FE]

S. 1115, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5856 [24MY]

S. 1186, Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act, S6167 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 75, encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving, S14337 [21DE]

S. Con Res. 15, encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving, S2276 [8MR]

S. Res. 133, tribute to National Association of Letter Carriers food drive efforts, S4651 [9MY], S4883 [10MY]

S. Res. 156, National Hunger Awareness Day, S5938, S5939 [25MY]

S. Res. 235, permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina, S9738 [7SE]

S. Res. 298, Feed America Thursday, S12358 [3NO]

S. Res. 314, Feed America Thursday, S12852, S12869 [15NO]