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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals.

9/26/2024, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9844

Bill 118 hr 9844 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to raise the standard charitable mileage rate for the delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals. This increase in the standard charitable mileage rate would provide additional financial support to organizations and individuals who volunteer their time and resources to deliver meals to those in need.

The bill recognizes the importance of providing assistance to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals, who may have difficulty accessing nutritious meals on their own. By increasing the standard charitable mileage rate, the bill seeks to incentivize more individuals and organizations to participate in meal delivery programs, ultimately helping to ensure that those in need receive the support they require.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 9844 aims to address the needs of vulnerable populations by increasing the standard charitable mileage rate for meal delivery services. This change would provide additional financial support to those who volunteer their time and resources to help those in need, ultimately benefiting both the volunteers and the individuals receiving the meals.

Congressional Summary of HR 9844

Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and Reimbursements Act of 2024 or the DELIVER Act of 2024

This bill increases the standard mileage rate for the tax deduction for the charitable use of a passenger automobile to deliver meals to homebound individuals who are elderly, disabled, frail, or at risk. The bill increases the rate from the standard charitable rate of 14 cents per mile to the standard business mileage rate, which is 67 cents per mile for 2024.

Current Status of Bill HR 9844

Bill HR 9844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9844 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024.  Bill HR 9844's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9844

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9844

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9844

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals.

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