Bills · HR 7087
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7087Taxation
Grave Injustice Parity Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a specific area of the tax code where non-profit cemeteries are not treated the same as many other charitable organizations when it comes to tax deductions for large gifts and estate transfers. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly boost the financial stability of non-profit cemeteries across the country, which often rely on donations for upkeep of grounds and facilities, historical preservation, and general operations.
Without this bill, individuals and private foundations might be less inclined to donate substantial amounts to non-profit cemeteries due to the lack of tax benefits compared to other charities. Passing this law could lead to better-maintained cemeteries, ensuring these important community spaces and historical sites are preserved for future generations. If it doesn't pass, non-profit cemeteries will continue to operate under the current tax rules, potentially facing greater financial challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows estates to claim a tax deduction for transfers of assets or money made to certain non-profit cemetery companies.
This encourages individuals to support non-profit cemeteries through their wills by reducing the estate's taxable value.
PROVISION 02
Allows individuals to claim a tax deduction for gifts of assets or money made to certain non-profit cemetery companies.
This incentivizes direct giving to non-profit cemeteries by providing a tax benefit similar to donating to other charities.
PROVISION 03
Permits private foundations to count distributions made to certain non-profit cemeteries towards their annual payout requirements.
This makes it easier for large charitable foundations to support cemeteries without violating rules on how much they must give away each year.
PROVISION 04
Ensures that distributions from private foundations to certain non-profit cemeteries are not considered "taxable expenditures."
This removes a potential tax penalty for private foundations when they make grants to eligible non-profit cemeteries.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
24
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7087
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
House BillHR 7087Taxation
Grave Injustice Parity Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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