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The U.S. Congress convened its 117th session on January 3, 2021 and is scheduled to adjourn sine die on January 3, 2023.

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Key Legislation – https://www.congress.gov/

H.R. 1319 (P.L.117-2) – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (enacted March 2021)
H.R. 5 – Equality Act
H.R. 1704 – Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act
H.R. 1987 – WORK NOW Act
H.R. 2471 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
- Section-by-Section Summary (U.S. House Appropriations Committee)
H.R. 2954 – Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021
H.R. 3296 – Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act
H.R. 3684 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – Contains amendment to add “arts and entertainment” among a list of industries that are identified in the bill
as eligible for $10 billion in industry partnership grants through the Department
of Labor.
H.R. 4502 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 – Provides proposed $201 million to NEA and NEH.
H.R. 4750 – Performing Artists Tax Parity Act of 2021
H.R. 5019 – Creative Economy and Revitalization Act (CERA)
H.R. 5305 – Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act – Temporarily funds the federal government at FY2021 enacted levels until December 3, 2021
H.R. 5376 – Bulid Back Better Act
H.R. 5429 – Save Our Stages Extension Act
H.R. 5581 – Arts Education for All Act
H.R. 6161 – Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Reinstatement Act
H.R. 6381 – Comprehensive Resources for Entrepeneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022
H.R 6569 – Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy (PLACE) Workforce Act of 2022
S. 196 – Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act
S. 243 – Legacy IRA Act
S. 618 – Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act
S. 740 – WORK NOW Act
S. 937 – COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
S. 2858 – Creative Economy and Revitalization Act (CERA)
S. 2872 – Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2021
S. 2889 – Save Our Stages Extension Act
S. 3521 – Comprehensive Resources for Entrepeneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022
S. 3560 – Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy (PLACE) Workforce Act of 2022
S. 3625 – Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Reinstatement Act

Relevant Congressional Caucuses (as of June 2021)

Signatory Letters of Support Sent to U.S. Congress – Issues of Interest

Urge extension and expansion of the universal non-itemized deduction for cash charitable contributions – #ReliefforCharitiesCoalition – Sent in December 2021 to Congress
Urge reinstatement of the Employee Retention Tax Credit for the fourth quarter of 2021 and to extend to the 2022 taxable year – #ReliefforCharitiesCoalition – Sent in September 2021 to Congress
Urge regular release of accurate and accessible data on nonprofit employment and wage trends so federal policymakers can make informed policy decisions and provide support for the nonprofit sector – Independent Sector – Sent in August 2021 to Congress
Urge increased support for the nonprofit sector during and beyond the current pandemic – #ReliefforCharitiesCoalition – Sent in July 2021 and resent in September 2021 to Congress
Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice – Sent to White House and Congress in June 2021; Identical to the letter coordinated and sent to the White House and Congress in September 2020 by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation, the YWCA, the American Heart Association, Goodwill International, and other national organizations. The letter was refreshed and resent to the White House and Congress to reiterate the urgency and importance of addressing these issues.
Urge Support and Passage of WORK NOW Act legislation – National Council of Nonprofits – sent to Congress in May 2021
Urge Administration to Address Ongoing Issues with Foreign Artist Visas Process – Performing Arts Visa Working Group – sent to U.S. Department of State in Spring 2021
Urge Support and Passage of Legacy IRA Act legislation – Legacy IRA Coalition – sent to Congress in April 2021
Urge Support and Passage of Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act; Urge Inclusion in Next tax Package – Charitable Giving Coalition – sent to Congress in April 2021
Statement to Provide Relief to Nonprofit Organizations During and Beyond the Pandemic – National Council of Nonprofits – sent to White House and Congress in March 2021
Support increased funding for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Program – National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Stakeholder Coalition – sent to Congress in February 2021
Support the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline – #ReliefforCharities Coalition – sent to Congress in February 2021
Urge Support and Passage of Extension and Expansion of Universal Charitable Deduction Beyond 2021 – Charitable Giving Coalition – sent to Congress in December 2020

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