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HR 5905119th CongressIn Committee
Helping Our Heroes Act
Introduced: Nov 4, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-Pennsylvania)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Helping Our Heroes Act provides a charitable tax deduction for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel, allowing $20 per hour for up to 300 hours of service annually.
Key Points
- 1Establishes $20 per hour charitable deduction for volunteer emergency services
- 2Limits deduction to 300 hours per individual per year
- 3Covers firefighting, EMS, ambulance, civil air patrol, and search/rescue services
- 4Includes training and related activities as qualifying services
- 5Adjusts amount annually for inflation after 2026
- 6Allows non-itemizers to claim this specific deduction
Impact Areas
Volunteer emergency services and public safetyFederal tax policy and charitable deductionsNonprofit organizations and volunteer managementRural and volunteer fire departmentsEmergency medical services fundingWorkforce development and training programs
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