SR497

Senate resolution allows collection of nonmonetary donations for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

This resolution permits Senators, officers, and employees of the Senate to collect clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes during the holiday season. Donations must be nonmonetary and intended to serve persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families. The collection can occur in Senate buildings or offices secured for a Senator. The resolution also allows collaboration with nonprofit organizations for donation delivery. The authority granted by this resolution expires at the end of the first session of the 119th Congress.