# Plain Language Summary: Holiday Charity Collection Resolution

This is a simple resolution that allows Senate office buildings to collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and household items during the holiday season to give to charities. Think of it as officially permitting what many workplaces already do informally—setting up collection bins around the office so employees can donate items to help people in need during the holidays.

The resolution doesn't create any new requirements or restrictions on everyday people. It's purely about what can happen inside Senate buildings during the holiday months. Senators and their staff members can now participate in organized donation drives without worrying about whether it's allowed. The collected items would then go to charitable organizations that distribute them to families and individuals who need assistance.

This is the kind of feel-good workplace initiative that most people encounter at their own jobs—a way for people working in government to contribute to their communities during the holiday season. It doesn't affect your taxes, your rights, or any government programs. It simply gives official permission for Senate employees to engage in charitable giving on Senate property.

A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Tester, Jon

 <p>This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.</p>