Introduced
November 10, 2025
Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
SECTION 1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
- (a) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate—
- (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or Federal law; and
- (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under .