119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 17, 2026
H.R. 10499In CommitteeTaxation
Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin (R-IL)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 17, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10499, introduced by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), creates a tax credit for businesses and individuals who donate prepared meals to tax-exempt organizations. The credit applies to donations of ready-to-eat food made to qualifying charitable groups. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on September 17, 2026.
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Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
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Sep 17
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
DelBene, Suzan K.WA-01
Republicans (1)
Malliotakis, NicoleNY-11
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