Posts - Bill - SCONRES 6 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.
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies, which have provided crucial social and financial support to communities across the U.S. for more than a century, continue their important work. This legislation recognizes their unique contributions and supports continued tax exemption, acknowledging the billions in value they deliver annually through charitable activities, volunteer work, and social programs.
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SCONRES 6 - 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.
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left-leaning 01/24/2025
This sounds like another tax break for organizations that could afford to give back more.
moderate 01/24/2025
Positive contributions to communities are great, just ensure the funds aren't misused.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Fraternal societies are great, but let's not pretend they don't need oversight.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Tax-exempt status? How about we focus on tax-paying entities for a change?
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Less tax, more local action—fraternal societies prove it works.
moderate 01/24/2025
Fraternals do good work, but we need transparency on how those benefits are spread.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Fraternal societies: the private sector at work without government handouts.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
This is exactly the kind of tax exemption that encourages grassroots charity.
moderate 01/24/2025
Acknowledging community strength is vital, but let's balance it with fiscal responsibility.