Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022

Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022

This bill addresses interactions between the federal government and nonprofit organizations.

Specifically, the bill establishes

• in the Executive Office of the President an Office on Nonprofit Sector Partnership,
• in the executive branch an Interagency Council on Nonprofit Sector Partnership, and
• an Advisory Board on the Nonprofit Sector.

The Department of the Treasury must engage in activities including analyzing and publicly releasing the impact of relevant actions on charitable giving and the nonprofit sector.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shall (1) issue a biennial report on trends in the non-stipended volunteer force, and (2) include nonprofit organizations as a distinct category of employer in certain quarterly reports.

The Corporation for National and Community Service must engage in specified activities, including making recommendations to Congress on updating Service Year Fellowships to broaden access to national service to underserved and marginalized communities.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis must create a Satellite Account on Nonprofit and Related Institutions and Volunteer Work within its national accounts program.

The Office of Management and Budget shall engage in specified activities, including soliciting information from relevant federal agencies that collect existing data on the nonprofit sector.

The Government Accountability Office must report on standards for nonpartisan civic engagement applicable to tax-exempt entities.

Bill 117 hr 7587, also known as the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, aims to support and strengthen the nonprofit sector in the United States. The bill recognizes the important role that nonprofits play in providing essential services and support to communities across the country.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a Nonprofit Sector Partnership Office within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts to support the nonprofit sector. 2. Providing grants and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations to help them build capacity, improve their operations, and better serve their communities. 3. Creating a Nonprofit Sector Advisory Council to advise the federal government on policies and programs that impact the nonprofit sector. 4. Promoting collaboration and partnerships between nonprofits, government agencies, and other stakeholders to address pressing social and economic challenges. Overall, the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector and enhance its ability to serve the needs of communities across the United States. It recognizes the valuable contributions of nonprofits and seeks to support their important work through increased funding, resources, and collaboration.