Helping Our Heroes Act

This bill would change federal tax law so that each hour of service by a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical worker, ambulance worker, rescue worker, or Civil Air Patrol member counts as a $20 charitable contribution to the organization they serve. Up to 300 hours per person per year could be counted, including required or authorized training. The $20 amount would be adjusted for inflation after 2026, and Members of Congress could not claim the deduction for service while in office. Volunteers could claim this deduction even if they do not itemize, starting with tax years after December 31, 2025.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. Republican sponsor
• 6 cosponsors