Bill · H.R. 801· House(119-HR-801)
Charitable Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 26 - 28
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Charitable Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It focuses on modifying and extending the deduction for charitable contributions for individuals who do not itemize their deductions. Specifically, it adjusts the deduction amount for taxable years beginning in 2026 or 2027. The legislation also includes provisions to eliminate a specific penalty by amending section 6662. These changes are intended to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+3
The bill provides a tax deduction benefit for individuals who do not itemize their deductions.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill enables non-itemizers to claim a deduction for charitable contributions up to one-third of the standard deduction.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+3
The bill allows non-itemizing individuals to deduct charitable contributions up to one-third of the standard deduction in 2026 and 2027.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Charitable Deduction for Non-Itemizers: For the taxable years of 2026 and 2027, individuals who do not elect to itemize deductions can take a deduction for charitable contributions up to an amount equal to 1/3 of their standard deduction (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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