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119-sres-497119th Congress

A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Sponsored By: Senator Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Passed Senate

Summary

Creates a temporary program to allow in-kind holiday donations inside Senate offices, letting Senators, officers, and employees collect clothing, toys, food, and housewares for people in need and for members of the Armed Forces and their families. Collections can partner with nonprofit organizations for delivery, must follow all Senate rules and federal law, do not include monetary donations, and the authority expires at the end of the first session of the 119th Congress.

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Senate offices collect holiday donations

Under this resolution, Senators, Senate officers, and employees can collect non-cash donations during the holiday season inside Senate buildings or any office secured for a Senator. Items include clothing, toys, food, and housewares, collected from Senators and staff and given to people in need and to members of the Armed Forces and their families. Staff may work with nonprofit groups to deliver the items. Cash donations are not authorized, and all activities must follow Senate rules and federal law. This takes effect upon adoption and ends at the close of the first session of the 119th Congress.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

KS • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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