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H. CON. RES. 4 — Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.
January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:519
The concurrent resolution, H. CON. RES. 4, expresses Congress's recognition of the positive impact of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies in the United States. These societies have been providing a variety of critical benefits, such as life, health, and accident insurance,...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to say "thank you" to special groups that help people by giving them insurance and support, and these groups don't have to pay certain taxes so they can keep doing good things for their towns and neighbors.
S. RES. 879 — Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. RES. 879 allows individuals in the Senate, such as senators and their staff, to collect nonmonetary donations like clothing, toys, food, and housewares in Senate buildings during the holiday season. These items are meant for charitable purposes to help people in need or to...
Simple Explanation
During the holiday season, a new rule lets people working in the Senate collect clothes, toys, food, and other nice things in their buildings to help those in need or support soldiers and their families. They can work with charities to give out these donations, but need to make sure everything is done fairly and follows the law.
S. CON. RES. 6 — Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.
January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:371
S. CON. RES. 6 expresses the view of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies are important organizations that have historically and continue to provide essential benefits to the people and communities of the United States. These societies, which offer life, health, accident, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress thinks that special groups called fraternal benefit societies, which help people by giving things like healthcare and money-saving benefits, are really important and should keep getting special tax breaks because they do a lot of good things for communities in America.

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