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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.

What this bill does

  • Congress expresses support for tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies as providers of economic and social support.
  • The resolution affirms the role of fraternal organizations and their volunteer chapters in communities.
  • This is a nonbinding concurrent resolution expressing congressional sentiment with no direct fiscal impact.

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  1. 01

    What specific economic and social benefits do fraternal benefit societies provide that justify their tax-exempt status compared to other charitable organizations?

  2. 02

    How do fraternal benefit societies' community contributions differ from those of non-exempt organizations, and what evidence supports maintaining their current tax treatment?

  3. 03

    If this resolution passes without legislative changes, what mechanisms would ensure fraternal benefit societies continue delivering the critical benefits Congress is affirming?

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Darin LaHood

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Introduced 2025-01-28

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-28 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. 2025-01-28 · Committee

    Submitted in House

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