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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 497

119th Congress

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

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Moran

R - KS

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution permits Senators and Senate staff to collect non-monetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares within Senate buildings during the 2025 holiday season for charitable purposes serving those in need and military families.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution permits Senators and Senate staff to collect non-monetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares within Senate buildings during the 2025 holiday season for charitable purposes serving those in need and military families.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows collection of non-monetary donations in Senate buildings
Covers clothing, toys, food, and housewares
Benefits persons in need and Armed Forces members and their families
Permits coordination with nonprofit organizations for delivery
Authority expires at end of the 119th Congress first session

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Senate staff and members would be able to organize holiday charity drives. Charitable organizations would receive collected donations. Military families and those in need would benefit from the donated items.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Charitable contributions

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Senate

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

U.S. Capitol

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

497, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-497