Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1484
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-08-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-08-25T22:02:56Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
This resolution recognizes the role of nonprofit organizations in the United States and expresses support for designating August 17, 2026, as "National Nonprofit Day."
Key Provisions Outlined
- Acknowledges that there are 1,300,000 nonprofits in the United States that provide services such as feeding, healing, sheltering, educating, nurturing, and inspiring people.
- Notes that nonprofits employ more than 12,000,000 people, making them the third-largest employer and contributing 5.6 percent to the United States gross domestic product.
- States that 92 percent of nonprofits are small and community-based, serving local needs.
- Describes nonprofits as trusted partners that help government programs run more efficiently and reduce taxpayer costs.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives recognizes the contributions of nonprofits and their workers, supports the designation of "National Nonprofit Day," and recognizes the benefits nonprofits provide to communities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. It is a non-binding symbolic measure that does not amend statutes or create new legal requirements.
Potential Impacts on Government Agencies, Citizens, or International Relations
- May increase public awareness of the nonprofit sector among citizens and communities.
- Could encourage government agencies to continue partnerships with nonprofits for program delivery.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected by This Legislation
- Nonprofit organizations and their employees.
- Communities that rely on nonprofit services.
- Members of the House of Representatives who introduced or support the resolution.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The resolution carries no legal or constitutional implications, as it does not create enforceable obligations or alter government authority. It reflects a political expression of support for the nonprofit sector without binding effects.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Recent Actions
- 2026-08-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-08-17: Submitted in House
- 2026-08-17: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day". — issued 2026-08-17 — PDF (2 pages)