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.
Fraternal Benefit Societies: Congress Affirms Tax-Exempt Status and Community Role
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Key Points
- Congress states that fraternal benefit societies (member-run groups) have long provided life, health, accident, and other benefits to members.
- The resolution says these groups’ local chapters and volunteers help meet community needs that government often does not reach.
- It highlights that about 7 million people belong to local chapters, forming one of the largest member-volunteer networks in the country.
- Congress argues their tax-exempt treatment supports their charitable work and helps people save money and stay financially secure.
- This is a “sense of Congress” resolution, so it does not change tax law by itself; it mainly signals support for keeping their tax exemption.
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Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)
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Official 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.
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