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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1484· House(119-HRES-1484)

Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".

Rep. McCollum
Age: 72 years
Minnesota
Introduced
8/17/2026
Last activity
8/17/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Betty McCollum
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 1
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution aims to recognize the nonprofit sector and the work of its employees. It highlights that there are 1,300,000 nonprofits that provide essential services like food, shelter, and education. The resolution notes that these organizations are a major employer and contribute significantly to the gross domestic product. Furthermore, it states that nonprofits assist in implementing government work efficiently. Finally, the resolution supports designating August 17, 2026, as "National Nonprofit Day."

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+1

    The resolution acknowledges the significant contribution of nonprofits to the national GDP.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1

    It notes that nonprofits help implement government work more efficiently, potentially saving taxpayer dollars.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    The resolution highlights the importance of the many small, community-based nonprofit organizations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.