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H.R. 7 (108th)

Charitable Giving Act of 2003

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Introduced

7 May 2003

Last action

9 December 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]

Subjects

Housing, Taxation

Source updated

21 July 2025

Housing · Taxation

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Summary

Charitable Giving Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to charitable giving and charitable organizations to: (1) allow a deduction for a portion of charitable contributions to individuals who do not itemize; (2) allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes; (3) increase the cap on corporate charitable contributions; (4) provide a special rule for charitable contributions of food inventory; (5) revise certain excise taxes related to private foundations; (6) modify the excise tax on unrelated business taxable income of charitable remainder trusts; (7) extend and expand the charitable contribution for scientific property used for research and for computer technology and equipment used for educational purposes; (8) adjust the basis of S corporation stock for certain charitable contributions; (9) suspend the tax-exempt status of terrorist organizations; (10) revise church tax inquiry provisions; (11) revise declaratory judgment remedy provisions relating to tax-exempt organizations; (12) exclude from gross income certain landowner initiatives programs to conserve endangered habitats or species; (13) repeal the grassroots expenditure limit for charitable organizations; and (14) set forth a private foundation's permitted holdings, including provisions relating to a corporation that is publicly traded and publicly controlled. Amends title IV of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to any private entity that operates a promising social services program (as defined by this Act). Amends the Assets for Independence Act to authorize appropriations for the assets for independence programs. Expresses the sense of Congress encouraging corporate contributions to faith-based organizations. Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to include maternity group homes (as defined by this Act) within the program for transitional living youth projects for homeless youth. Authorizes FY 2003 and 2004 appropriations for such group homes.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 June 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 September 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 September 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 September 2003

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 September 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 16 September 2003

    Discharge

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 16 September 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 September 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 16, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 16 September 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-270, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 16 September 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-270, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 17 September 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 17 September 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 September 2003

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 13 (Roll no. 508).

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 September 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 13 (Roll no. 508).

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 September 2003

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 221 (Roll no. 507). (consideration: CR H8355)

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 September 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Neal (MA) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H8345-8355; text: CR H8346-8354)

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 September 2003

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 September 2003

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H8304-8356)

    Source: Floor

  23. 17 September 2003

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 9 December 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

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