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Senate and House Begin to Conference on Tax Reconciliation Bill
(Feb. 13, 2006) The House and Senate will meet this week to begin to hammer out a final agreement on a tax reconciliation bill that may contain major charitable giving incentives and reforms to the sector.

Congress Fails to Include CARE Act in Tax Bill
(Oct. 11, 2004) The final push for the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act this year ended in disappointment as Congress decided not to include several giving incentives in the final version of a major tax bill.

New Op-Ed to Encourage Passage of the CARE Act
(April 8, 2004) - It's a critical time for the CARE Act, and members of Congress and the public need to know just how important this bill is to charities and fundraisers.

Senate hopes to revisit CARE Act in February
(Dec. 4, 2003) - The U.S. Senate hopes to take action on the CARE Act as early as February 2004, according to a key Senate staffer. The Senate is hoping to tweak the CARE Act (Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment Act or S. 476) to create a bill that is more similar to the House of Representatives version of the CARE Act.

CARE Act Likely Delayed Until 2004
(Dec. 1, 2003) - With little time left on the Congressional calendar, it looks increasingly as if the CARE Act (Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment Act) will not be sent to conference committee this year.

Last Minute Deal Possible on CARE Act
(Nov. 24, 2003) - Although Congress is planning to adjourn for the year as soon as possible, co-sponsors of the CARE Act are working on an agreement with Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill this year.

Your Help Needed as CARE Act Stalled in Senate
(Oct. 20, 2003) - Certain members of the U.S. Senate have objected to sending the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment Act (S. 476) to a conference committee with the House of Representatives, momentarily stalling the bill's momentum.

Charitable Giving Act - YES!
(Sept. 22, 2003) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17.

U.S. House Set to Vote on Charitable Giving Act Wednesday
(Sept. 16, 2003) - Important new giving incentives are inching closer to reality: the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17.

House Committee Approves Charitable Giving Act
(Sept. 10, 2003) - The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday, Sept. 9, to approve H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, setting up floor consideration of the bill as early as the week of Sept. 15-19.

H.R. 7 Delayed, But Still on Track
(Sept. 8, 2003) - Discussions over the foundation payout and other proposals postponed consideration of H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, but a press conference with AFP and key Congressional leaders kept the bill on track.

H.R. 7 Heads to Ways and Means Next Week
(Aug. 29, 2003) - H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act and companion bill to the Senate CARE Act, will be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee on Sept. 4.

New Legislation Seeks Compromise on Foundation Payout Rules
(Aug. 8, 2003) - Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) has introduced legislation that seeks to find common ground in the continuing debate over foundation payout rules and what should be considered appropriate administrative expenses.

Charitable Giving Bill Set for September Mark-Up
(Aug. 1, 2003) - The House Ways and Means Committee has scheduled consideration and mark-up of H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, for Sept. 4, after it returns from the Congressional August recess.

Debate Grows Over Payout Requirement In Charitable Giving Act
(June 20, 2003) - U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt, R-MO., defended a provision in the Charitable Giving Act this week that has garnered strong support from some in the charitable sector and outraged others.

Charitable Giving Act Includes Foundation Distribution Revision
(May 23, 2003) - H.R.7, the Charitable Giving Act of 2003, includes two changes to the rules regarding private foundations.

Fact Sheet H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act
(May 20, 2003) - Use this helpful fact sheet on H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, when advocating for passage of the bill. Includes link to sample letter you can send to your member of Congress.

Send a Sample Letter on the Charitable Giving Act to Your Member of Congress
(May 20, 2003)- Use AFP's sample letter (be sure to personalize it!) to urge your member of Congress to support the Charitable Giving Act. Links to fact sheet, op-ed and list of bill co-sponsors included.

Sample Op-ed on the Charitable Giving Act
(May 20, 2003)- Chapters and members are encouraged to use this sample op-ed for publication in newspapers and other media outlets.

Charitable Giving Bill Introduced in House
(May 9, 2003) - A companion bill to the Senate Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

CARE Act To Be Introduced in House Soon
(April 18, 2003) - Introduction of the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act in the House of Representatives could come as soon as the week of April 21. The legislation, which was approved by the Senate on April 9, contains a number of incentives designed to encourage charitable giving.

CARE Act Approved by the Senate, Heads to the House
(April 11, 2003) - After nearly two and a half years of work, debate and compromise, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Bill

476, the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act, on Wednesday afternoon, April 9.

Senate Passes CARE Act!
(April 9, 2003) - In a victory for the fundraising profession, the United States Senate today passed Senate Bill 476, the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act, one of AFP's key legislative priorities for 2003.

CARE Act Call-In Day A Huge Success
(March 7, 2003) - Thousands of fundraisers and charities called their U.S. senators on Wednesday, March 5, to urge support for the Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act and the important philanthropic provisions in the bill.

U.S. Federal Issues: March 2003 Public Policy Update
(March 2003) - The Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act has been reintroduced in the Senate and is on fast-track for consideration by the end of the month, if not sooner.