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Helping Our Heroes Act

USA119th CongressHR-5905| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new charitable deduction for the volunteer service of firefighters and emergency medical and rescue personnel. It treats each hour of qualified services rendered by a bona fide volunteer as a contribution of $20 to the organization, with a maximum deduction for 300 hours per individual annually. This provision allows individuals who do not itemize deductions to claim this specific charitable contribution, making it broadly accessible. Qualified services encompass firefighting, prevention, emergency medical and rescue, ambulance, civil air patrol, and search and rescue services, including all related training. A bona fide volunteer is defined by receiving only expense reimbursement, reasonable benefits, or customary fees for their service. The $20 per-hour amount will be adjusted for inflation in taxable years beginning after 2026, and the Secretary of the Treasury will provide verification methods for these contributions, which will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3104
Helping Our Heroes Act
Nov 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3104
    Helping Our Heroes Act


  • November 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Helping Our Heroes Act

USA119th CongressHR-5905| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new charitable deduction for the volunteer service of firefighters and emergency medical and rescue personnel. It treats each hour of qualified services rendered by a bona fide volunteer as a contribution of $20 to the organization, with a maximum deduction for 300 hours per individual annually. This provision allows individuals who do not itemize deductions to claim this specific charitable contribution, making it broadly accessible. Qualified services encompass firefighting, prevention, emergency medical and rescue, ambulance, civil air patrol, and search and rescue services, including all related training. A bona fide volunteer is defined by receiving only expense reimbursement, reasonable benefits, or customary fees for their service. The $20 per-hour amount will be adjusted for inflation in taxable years beginning after 2026, and the Secretary of the Treasury will provide verification methods for these contributions, which will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3104
Helping Our Heroes Act
Nov 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3104
    Helping Our Heroes Act


  • November 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted