House Bill 3988
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Universal Charitable Giving Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 5, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3988
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Universal Charitable Giving Act of 2017
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for charitable contributions of individuals who do not elect to itemize deductions for the taxable year. The deduction may not exceed one-third of the standard deduction of the individual.
October 5, 2017
10/11/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7959)
10/05/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
10/05/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:28 PM