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HOUSEH.Res. 1484· 119th Congress

Designate August 17, 2026 as National Nonprofit Day

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

Sponsor
Betty McCollum (D-MN)
Introduced
Aug 17, 2026
Last Action
Aug 17, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 17, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Creates an official recognition day for the nonprofit sector and its employees on August 17, 2026.
  • Expresses congressional support for nonprofits' contributions to American communities.
  • Detailed policy specifics not yet available—CRS summary pending.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects 1.5+ million nonprofit employees and 1.3 million organizations across health, education, social services, arts, and more.
  • Symbolic gesture with no direct funding or regulatory changes; aimed at raising public awareness of nonprofit work.
  • May boost nonprofit visibility and morale, but carries no enforcement mechanism or budget impact.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced August 17, 2026 and referred to House Oversight Committee; awaiting committee review or vote.
  • Commemorative bills like this often pass with bipartisan support but move slowly through committee.
  • Contact your House representative to express support or opposition before committee vote.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 17, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Aug 17, 2026Submitted in House
  • Aug 17, 2026Submitted in House