Scott Walker: “Today I rise to announce the introduction of the Universal Charitable Giving Act. Many Americans believe that people…”

“Today I rise to announce the introduction of the Universal Charitable Giving Act. Many Americans believe that people, not the government, offer the best solutions to solve the ailments that face our society. Strong families, strong churches, and strong communities are the foundations of our Nation. By supporting charities, we can make our communities and our country a better place for Americans from all walks of life. Giving to charity is crucial for economic prosperity, happiness, and the success of our people, but for too long only the most wealthy have been incentivized to give to the causes they believe in. The Universal Charitable Giving Act incentivizes charitable giving for low- and middle-income taxpayers. It would allow everyone to deduct charitable giving, regardless of itemizing status. With tax reform, our aim is to increase take-home pay for middle America. With my bill, our goal is to increase support for all charities. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the great work of our faith-based and charitable organizations by supporting this bill. ____________________”