Betty McCollum (D-MN)
Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The resolution acknowledges the significant contribution of nonprofits to the national GDP.
- Scored +1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
It notes that nonprofits help implement government work more efficiently, potentially saving taxpayer dollars.
- Scored +1
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The resolution highlights the importance of the many small, community-based nonprofit organizations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Workforce: The resolution recognizes the contributions of nonprofit workers and the sector as a whole (Section 1).
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Designation of National Nonprofit Day: The resolution supports designating August 17, 2026, as a specific day to honor the sector (Section 2).
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Community Benefits: The resolution recognizes the benefits that nonprofits bring to communities throughout the country (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution acknowledges the significant contribution of nonprofits to the national GDP. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — It notes that nonprofits help implement government work more efficiently, potentially saving taxpayer dollars. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution highlights the importance of the many small, community-based nonprofit organizations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges that nonprofits provide essential services like food and shelter.
- 8/17/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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