Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".

This resolution merely recognizes the nonprofit sector and designates a commemorative day. It does not appropriate funds, impose obligations, or regulate conduct. As such, it falls within the broad authority of Congress to express sentiments and make recommendations to the people, consistent with the legislative power vested by Article I, Section 1. The designation of a national day of recognition is a customary exercise of the opinion-shaping function of the House, akin to resolutions of thanks or memorial, and does not exceed the limited and enumerated powers of the federal government. The T…

This resolution, while well-intentioned, exceeds the limited and enumerated powers delegated to the federal government by the Constitution. The Tenth Amendment reserves to the States or the people all powers not expressly granted to the United States. Nowhere in Article I, Section 8, nor in any other part of the Constitution, is Congress granted the authority to designate national days of recognition for private sectors or to express support for such designations. Such acts are matters of local custom, private association, or state prerogative, and the federal government has no constitutional …

The resolution, as a simple expression of recognition and support for a commemorative day, does not on its face exceed the enumerated powers of Congress under Article I, Section 8. However, the Constitution vests Congress with only those powers specifically delegated, and a mere resolution of this nature, while not legislating, may still be subject to the principle that the federal government's authority is limited to its enumerated ends. If this resolution is intended to carry any binding effect or to authorize any expenditure beyond the necessary and proper execution of enumerated powers, it…

This resolution, being a mere expression of recognition and support for a designated day, does not infringe upon any enumerated power of the federal government nor violate any prohibition in the Constitution. It is a customary exercise of the legislative authority to declare a sense of the Congress, a practice rooted in the necessary and proper power to conduct internal proceedings. The Constitution does not forbid such symbolic acts, and they are consistent with the principles of federalism as they impose no obligation on the states or individuals.