CHARITIES see also Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations

Amendments

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6865, S6867 [15DE]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (S. 1302), S531, S546 [28JA]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), S1368, S1369 [6MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6454 [9DE], S6791, S6792 [12DE], S6924 [16DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), consideration (H. Res. 670), H6362 [17JY]

Articles and editorials

Billionaire Philanthropist in Washington Who’s Big on ‘‘Patriotic Giving’’, S1041 [25FE]

Dress for Success Lexington Has Found a Home, Plans To Open in Late September, S4496 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Giving Tuesday: designate (see H. Res. 761), H8169 [20NO]

Government regulations: improve transparency in charity regulation (see H.R. 5297), H7126 [30JY]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 406), S1871 [31MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 503), S4557 [16JY]

National Park Service: enhance and clarify ability to work with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and volunteers to advance programs and projects (see H.R. 4614), H4015 [8MY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 379), S1519 [11MR]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (see H.R. 4275), H2488 [18MR]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 577), S5918 [12NO]

Taxation: encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native corporations (see S. 2636), S4705 [22JY] (see H.R. 4721), H4828 [22MY]

——— exempt private foundations from the tax on excess business holdings in the case of certain philanthropic enterprises which are independently supervised (see S. 2710), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 5645), H7886 [18SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (see H.R. 5771), H8225 [1DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), consideration (see H. Res. 766), H8272 [2DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 124), H9044 [10DE]

——— extend tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes (see H.R. 3944), H1479 [28JA]

——— extend the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3949), H1479 [28JA]

——— increase access for the uninsured to high quality physician care by providing incentives for doctors to provide uncompensated care (see S. 2492), S3811 [18JN]

——— make permanent certain rules regarding basis adjustments to stock of S corporations making charitable contributions of property (see H.R. 4454), H3195 [10AP]

——— make permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes (see H.R. 4619), H4015 [8MY]

——— modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 5806), H8867 [8DE]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H5767 [25JN]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 4719), H4828 [22MY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), consideration (see H. Res. 670), H6295 [15JY]

——— provide a charitable deduction for service of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical and rescue personnel (see H.R. 5811), H8930 [9DE]

——— provide notice to charities and other nonprofit organizations before their tax-exempt status is automatically revoked (see S. 2351), S3074 [15MY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relating to federally declared disasters during September 2013 (see H.R. 4497), H3240 [28AP]

——— require that return information from tax-exempt organizations be made available in a searchable format and provide the disclosure of the identity of contributors to certain tax-exempt organizations (see S. 2939), S6095 [18NO]

Tax-exempt organizations: provide equal access to declaratory judgments for organizations seeking tax-exempt status if the IRS delays acting on applications (see S. 2708), S5135 [30JY]

Washington Monument: recognize efforts of the National Park Service and others in restoring and repairing the monument (see S. Res. 432), S2614 [1MY]

Letters

America Gives More Act: Independent Sector (organization), H6366–H6369 [17JY]

Motions

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6823 [15DE], S6869 [16DE], H8341 [3DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), H6375 [17JY]

Remarks in House

A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary of Motorcycle Toy Run, E1437 [17SE]

AbilityOne Program: tribute, H2964 [7AP], H4014 [8MY], E498 [2AP], E536 [7AP], E892 [30MY], E912 [5JN]

Amos House (organization): tribute, H8287 [3DE]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), H7506–H7508 [15SE], E1477 [19SE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Salvation Army of Broward County Open Door Project, E912 [5JN]

Christian Appalachian Project (organization): anniversary, E274 [28FE]

Community Foundation Week: anniversary, E1603 [17NO], E1610 [18NO], E1645 [20NO]

Congress: results of congressional baseball game, H5799 [26JN]

——— results of congressional women’s softball game, H5513, H5514 [19JN]

——— results of First Tee Congressional Challenge golf tournament, H5203 [10JN]

Congressional Hockey Caucus: tribute to Lawmakers v. Lobbyists charity hockey game, H2404 [13MR]

Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.: Branson, MO/Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year award recipient, E1477 [19SE]

Douma, Harvey: Ripon, CA, Rotary Club Harvey Douma Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E826 [22MY]

El Cajon, CA: tribute to Cottonwood Golf Club for support of Duncan L. Hunter Wounded Marines Golf Classic and other community and charitable events, E625 [29AP]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5455 [18JN]

Frankenmuth, MI: anniversary of Frankenmuth Rotary Club, E90 [16JA]

Laredo, TX: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy (organization) chapter, E1483 [19SE], E1546 [12NO]

Marin County, CA: anniversary of Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, E520 [4AP]

Minnesota: tribute to Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, H2438 [14MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H2055 [27FE]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (H.R. 4275), H2577–H2589 [24MR]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (H.R. 3771), H2575–H2577 [24MR]

Red Cross Month: observance, H2618 [25MR]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Sacramento Rotary Club, E783 [20MY]

Seattle Seahawks (football team): Association of Washington Generals Washingtonians of the Year award recipients, E569 [10AP]

Statesville, NC: Chamber of Commerce dinner recognizing individuals, businesses, and nonprofits, H2568 [24MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), H8323–H8343 [3DE], H8872 [9DE], E1734, E1737, E1745 [4DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), consideration (H. Res. 766), H8305–H8310 [3DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 124), H8998 [10DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), motion to recommit, H8341, H8342 [3DE]

——— make permanent certain rules regarding basis adjustments to stock of S corporations making charitable contributions of property (H.R. 4454), H5260 [11JN]

——— make permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes, H6361, H6366, H6371 [17JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions, H6361, H6366, H6370, H6374, H6375 [17JY], E1168 [16JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (H.R. 2807), E1241 [25JY]

——— making expired tax provisions permanent without offset, H6369, H6370 [17JY]

——— modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), H8998–H9002 [10DE], E1815, E1816, E1826 [12DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory, H9000 [10DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), H6364–H6378 [17JY], E1168 [16JY], E1213 [23JY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), consideration (H. Res. 670), H6357–H6363 [17JY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), motion to recommit, H6376, H6377 [17JY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory considered wholesome and nutritious, H6371 [17JY]

——— provide for comprehensive tax reform (H.R. 1), E1800 [12DE]

——— temporarily extend certain deductions for charitable contributions, H6376, H6377 [17JY]

——— treat charitable contributions made by an individual after the close of the taxable year, but before the tax return due date, as made in such taxable year, H6366, H6373 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6867 [15DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit a bailout of a State, city, or municipality and designate economic freedom zones (S. 1852), S48 [7JA], S190 [9JA]

Dress for Success (organization): tribute Lexington, KY, chapter, S4496 [15JY]

Gilmanton, NH: tribute to ‘‘Kick for Cancer’’ charity martial arts tournament, S2092 [2AP]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 406), S1880 [31MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 503), S4568 [16JY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (S. Res. 379), S1527 [11MR]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (S. 1302), S545–S554 [28JA]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (H.R. 3771), S1706 [25MR]

——— accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), S1369 [6MR]

——— accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), unanimous-consent request, S1350 [6MR]

Red Cross Month: observance, S1277 [4MR]

Ronald McDonald House Charities (organization): tribute, S5121 [30JY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 577), S6106 [18NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections, S6254 [2DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6281 [3DE], S6336–S6339 [4DE], S6396 [8DE], S6400, S6439 [9DE], S6506 [10DE], S6887, S6898–S6903, S6911 [16DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 124), S6903 [16DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), motion to proceed, S6823, S6832, S6833, S6836 [15DE], S6869 [16DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), unanimous-consent agreement, S6898 [16DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), unanimous-consent request, S6739 [12DE]

——— extend special rule for contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes, S6338 [4DE]

——— increase access for the uninsured to high quality physician care by providing incentives for doctors to provide uncompensated care (S. 2492), S3813 [18JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (S. 526), S6382 [8DE]

——— modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), S6829, S6832 [15DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), S4718 [22JY], S4722 [23JY]

——— provide notice to charities and other nonprofit organizations before their tax-exempt status is automatically revoked, S3052–S3054 [15MY]

Reports filed

Charitable Giving Extension Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 113–495), H5816 [26JN]

Conservation Easement Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 113–494), H5816 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4719, America Gives More Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 670) (H. Rept. 113–522), H6295 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act and H.R. 647, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 766) (H. Rept. 113–643), H8272 [2DE]

Fighting Hunger Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4719) (H. Rept. 113–498), H5816 [26JN]

Permanent IRA Charitable Contribution Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4619) (H. Rept. 113–496), H5816 [26JN]

Permanent S Corporation Charitable Contributions Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4454) (H. Rept. 113–430), H3412 [2MY]

Statements

America Gives More Act: Executive Office of the President, H6360, H6369 [17JY]

Supporting America’s Charities Act: Executive Office of the President, H9000 [10DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 124, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act, H8998 [10DE]

H. Res. 670, consideration of H.R. 4719, America Gives More Act, H6357 [17JY]

H. Res. 766, consideration of H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act and H.R. 647, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, H8305 [3DE]

H.R. 2866, Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H7506 [15SE]

H.R. 3771, Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, H2575 [24MR]

H.R. 4275, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act, H2577–H2588 [24MR]

H.R. 4719, America Gives More Act, H6364 [17JY]

H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act, H8323–H8335 [3DE]

H.R. 5806, Supporting America’s Charities Act, H8998 [10DE]

S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act, S546–S554 [28JA]

S. 1821, Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, S1369 [6MR]

S. Res. 379, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S1521 [11MR]

S. Res. 406, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S1873 [31MR]

S. Res. 432, recognize efforts of the National Park Service and others in restoring and repairing the Washington Monument, S2620 [1MY]

S. Res. 503, National Child Awareness Month, S4559 [16JY]

S. Res. 577, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S5921 [12NO]