A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

Senate Concurrent Resolution

S.Con.Res. 6

119th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mazie K. Hirono

Senator

Democratic

HI

Cosponsors

23

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This resolution expresses congressional support for tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies, recognizing their historical role in providing critical benefits to members and communities through charitable and social support activities via volunteer chapters.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses congressional support for tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies, recognizing their historical role in providing critical benefits to members and communities through charitable and social support activities via volunteer chapters.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

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

Supports tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies
Recognizes critical community benefits provided
Acknowledges charitable and fraternal activities
Supports volunteer chapter work
Promotes continued tax-exempt status

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Fraternal organizations like the Knights of Columbus, Elks, and similar groups would receive congressional recognition. Their tax-exempt status is implicitly supported. Members and communities served by these organizations benefit from continued operations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6, 119th Congress (2025). "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sconres-6