This House resolution recognizes the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees. It notes there are about 1,300,000 nonprofits in the United States that provide services that feed, heal, shelter, educate, nurture, and inspire. The text cites that nonprofits employ more than 12,000,000 people, account for about 5.6 percent of GDP, and that 92 percent of nonprofits are small and community-based. The resolution also says nonprofits help federal programs work more efficiently and that August 17, 2026, would be an appropriate date to designate as "National Nonprofit Day." The resolution was introduced on August 17, 2026, by Representative Betty McCollum and others and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
If the House adopts this resolution, it formally states the House's recognition of nonprofit organizations and support for designating August 17, 2026, as National Nonprofit Day. The text expresses appreciation for nonprofit workers and the role nonprofits play in communities. It does not describe changes to programs or provide new funding.
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Proponents say nonprofits serve local needs and are trusted community touchstones. The resolution highlights that nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, nurture, and inspire people. It notes nonprofits are a large employer, that most are small and community-based, and that nonprofit partners make federal programs more efficient.
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