Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 4

119th Congress

Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darin LaHood

Representative

Republican

IL-16

Cosponsors

102

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This resolution recognizes the important role of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies in providing economic and social support to members, and supports continuing their tax-exempt status to enable charitable and fraternal activities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes the important role of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies in providing economic and social support to members, and supports continuing their tax-exempt status to enable charitable and fraternal activities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies serve as a private economic and social support system, providing benefits to their members is necessary to support the charitable and fraternal activities of the volunteer chapters, and their work should continue to be promoted.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes value of fraternal benefit societies
Supports continued tax-exempt status
Acknowledges charitable and social support roles
Promotes volunteer chapter activities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Members of fraternal organizations like the Elks, Moose, Eagles, and similar groups could benefit from continued tax-exempt status for their organizations. These groups provide insurance benefits and community services to millions of Americans.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hconres-4