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Congress considers resolution affirming community benefits of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies

Original title: A concurrent resolution 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.

Last action · January 24, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)

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What This Bill Would Do

A newly introduced expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt provide critical benefits to people and communities across the United States. The measure serves to formally recognize the historical and ongoing contributions of these societies without changing existing tax laws or regulations.

Why it matters

The resolution establishes a formal congressional stance acknowledging the value of tax-exempt , which may influence future legislative discussions concerning their tax-exempt status and community service obligations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies

Receive formal congressional recognition regarding their historical and ongoing community benefits.

Key Facts

A concurrent resolution was introduced on January 24, 2025, expressing the sense of Congress regarding tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies.
The measure highlights that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to U.S. communities.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance for review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt provide critical benefits to people and communities in the United States.

Does this resolution change tax laws for fraternal benefit societies?

No, it is a expressing a sense of Congress and does not alter existing tax statutes or regulations.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)Jan 24, 2025

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Connected Entities

Congress, Committee on Finance

OrganizationCongress“The legislative body considering the concurrent resolution.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Finance“The Senate committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

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