Fraternal Benefit Societies: Congress Affirms Tax-Exempt Status and Community Role
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.
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.
TaxesSmall BusinessConsumer Protection
Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Jan 24, 2025Senate
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)
Jan 24, 2025
Submitted in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
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.
Bill NumberSCONRES 6
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)
